About La Vida Buena Healthcare
Nursing home overview and details
La Vida Buena Healthcare is a for-profit nursing home in Las Vegas, NM, serving San Miguel County and the surrounding community. The facility has 102 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.8 residents.
La Vida Buena Healthcare has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1992, bringing 34 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Las Vegas, NM, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
La Vida Buena Healthcare has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
La Vida Buena Healthcare provides 2.58 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.65 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 42.6%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 42.9%. Weekend staffing averages 2.15 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
La Vida Buena Healthcare is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 8 fines totaling $96,079, and has 9 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
Doctors at La Vida Buena Healthcare
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About La Vida Buena Healthcare
What is the CMS rating for La Vida Buena Healthcare?
La Vida Buena Healthcare has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does La Vida Buena Healthcare have?
La Vida Buena Healthcare has 102 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.8 residents.
What type of facility is La Vida Buena Healthcare?
La Vida Buena Healthcare is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving San Miguel County in Las Vegas, NM.
How many doctors practice at La Vida Buena Healthcare?
1 physicians are affiliated with La Vida Buena Healthcare. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does La Vida Buena Healthcare have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. La Vida Buena Healthcare has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·