The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: H
Nursing home report
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, NM · Medicare-certified · 102 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
La Vida Buena Healthcare in Las Vegas, NM has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 2.78 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $28,398 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, while its quality measures rating is 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7798 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $28,398recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7798.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.33
- Nurse aides
- 1.75
- Weekend nursing
- 2.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%23.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%1.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.1%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%1.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.6%6.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.6%12.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.3%12.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.3%18.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.7%55.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%33.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited March 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,350 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,048 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $61,097 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 9 fines · $112,429 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $16,350
Federal fine
Apr 29, 2026
- $12,048
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2024
- 21 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 21, 2024
- $61,097
Federal fine
Jun 21, 2024
- $10,586
Federal fine
Sep 11, 2023
- $2,823
Federal fine
Aug 28, 2023
- $2,470
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2023
- $2,117
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2023
Now operated by La Vida Buena Healthcare, previously Vida Encantada Nursing and Rehabilitation.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 68 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 91.3 residents on an average day (90% of 102 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.