La Vida Buena HealthcareCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- CCN
- 325065
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 102
- Residents per day
- 91
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives La Vida Buena Healthcare an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 Jun 2024. The latest survey cycle has 27 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New Mexico is 17. CMS lists 6 fines with a total of $105,374 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | San Miguel County median | New Mexico median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 68 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New Mexico median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 Jun 2024 | 27 | 17 |
| Cycle 2 | 18 Apr 2023 | 34 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 17 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | I0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 27 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | H | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 34 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | C | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 17 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
| 4 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Apr 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | Fine | $16,350 | |
| 31 Oct 2024 | Fine | $12,048 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | Fine | $61,097 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | 21 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $10,586 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,823 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New Mexico median | New Mexico average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 2.78 | 3.40 | 3.53 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.63 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.33 | 0.70 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.75 | 2.21 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.49 | 3.00 | 3.10 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 40.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, New Mexico median
- 52.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 40.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New Mexico median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.9% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.3% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Opco Skilled Management (66 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Healthcare LLC | Direct ownership interest | 17 Apr 2023 | |
| Sasem Investments LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| Meadows Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | 17 Apr 2023 | |
| 2301 Collins Drive NM, LLC | Adp of the snf | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| Continuum Rehab Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | Adp of the snf | 18 Jul 2025 | |
| Millennial Acquisitions, LLC | Adp of the snf | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| New Mexico Propco Investments, LLC | Adp of the snf | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| Opco CA Skilled Mgmt Inc. | Adp of the snf | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| Opco NM Skilled Mgmt, LLC | Adp of the snf | 22 Jun 2023 | |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in San Miguel County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 13 | $18,353 | 12 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of La Vida Buena Healthcare (CCN 325065). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/la-vida-buena-healthcare-las-vegas-nm-325065/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was La Vida Buena Healthcare last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 10 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Apr 2023. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates La Vida Buena Healthcare?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Opco Skilled Management. The CMS ownership file names Meadows Healthcare LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is La Vida Buena Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in New Mexico as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.