The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Behavioral Health Institute
Registered name: The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM · Medicare-certified · 162 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Overall rated 5 out of 5 stars. It has a 4-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing, 3-star quality measures, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.08 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0799 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0799.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67
- Nurse aides
- 2.78
- Weekend nursing
- 3.82
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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
41.7%43.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%6.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%4.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.8%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%7%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.6%6.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.2%4.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.6%22.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.1%0.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.4%2.7%Improving
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
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86%94.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—65.5%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure nurse aides were properly trained and competent to provide safe care. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 728 — 42 CFR §483.35(e) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — 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
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $18,353 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $18,353 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 9 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 23, 2024
- $18,353
Federal fine
Aug 23, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 107.4 residents on an average day (66% of 162 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.