LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/special focus facility, had $27,378 in fines in the last 24 months, and its reported nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: May 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $27,378special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8359.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.45
Licensed practical nurses
1.29
Nurse aides
2.09
Weekend nursing
3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%3.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%9.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4%4.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—8.3%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—3.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%16.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%0.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.1%22.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
20.8%4.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.8%88.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: D
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,378 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $27,378 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 27, 2026
$27,378
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
115.2 residents on an average day (96% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 26 years
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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.