Life Care Center of South Las VegasCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119
- CCN
- 295076
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 115
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Life Care Center of South Las Vegas an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 13 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Nevada is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $27,378 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
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 | Clark County median | Nevada median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 42 homes in the county, 66 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 | Nevada median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 13 Jun 2025 | 16 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 9 Aug 2024 | 11 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 11 |
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 | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 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 | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | 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 | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 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 | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
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 | Nevada median | Nevada average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.84 | 3.90 | 4.30 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.90 | 1.09 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.29 | 0.84 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.37 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.45 | 3.50 | 3.83 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 31.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Nevada median
- 45.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 52.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | Nevada median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.5% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.9% | 14.6% | 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, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- South Las Vegas Medical Investors LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | 1 May 2016 | |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 May 2016 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 1997 | |
| South Las Vegas Medical Investors LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 1997 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 25 Feb 2025 | |
| South Las Vegas Medical Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | 24 Jul 1995 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Clark County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Hospital - SNF | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 3 | $8,018 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| Trellis Paradise | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 25 Jul 2025 | |
| Premier Health & Rehabilitation Center of LV, LP | Las Vegas | 4 of 5 | 4 | $29,395 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Las Vegas Post Acute & Rehabilitation | Las Vegas | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 18 Jul 2025 | |
| Advanced Health Care of Paradise | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 17 Apr 2026 | |
| Saint Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center | Las Vegas | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Silver State Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Green Valley Health and Wellness Suites | Henderson | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| TLC Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Henderson | 1 of 5 | 28 | $20,719 | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Oasis Nursing & Rehab of Green Valley | Henderson | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Horizon Health and Rehabilitation Center | Las Vegas | 2 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 13 Jun 2025 | |
| Sage Creek Post-Acute | Las Vegas | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 |
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 Life Care Center of South Las Vegas (CCN 295076). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-south-las-vegas-las-vegas-nv-295076/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of South Las Vegas last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 9 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Life Care Center of South Las Vegas?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Life Care Center of South Las Vegas?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 1 home in Nevada 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.