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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS, NV · Medicare-certified · 120 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.8359 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $27,378 was recorded.

  2. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  6. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  9. 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.