4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Buena Vista Apartments is an assisted living community meticulously crafted to cater to active adults aged 55 and older. Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, This assisted living community is particularly well-suited for seniors transitioning from larger family homes or other apartments. The community presents a host of convenient amenities and promises an array of exciting opportunities.
Their professional team by Peak Living ensures a seamless and enjoyable living experience for every valued resident. Residents of Buena Vista Apartments offer spacious and comfortable one and two-bedroom living spaces, providing ample room for seniors to enjoy their surroundings. Nestled just minutes from Rio Rancho’s vibrant city center, Buena Vista Apartments offer easy accessibility to an enticing array of dining establishments and a diverse selection of shopping venues.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 7th out of 55 homes in New Mexico for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 54m per day | ▲ 43% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 41m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 30m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 23m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 10m per day | ▲ 102% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day | ▲ 67% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
New Mexico average 6.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
New Mexico average 48.6
New Mexico average 7.31
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.1
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3
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Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
68% more staff per resident than New Mexico average
8% worse than New Mexico average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
16 total: 11 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
15 total: 7 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
83 total: 28 full-time employees and 55 contractors.
83
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,854 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 55 | 83 | 10,343 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 5 | 16 | 3,438 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 8 | 15 | 2,802 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 700 | 64 | 70% | 5.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 278 | 54 | 59% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 36 | 39% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 166 | 43 | 47% | 3.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 163 | 53 | 58% | 2.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 109 | 25 | 27% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 15 | 16% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 9 | 10% | 6.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 21 | 23% | 1.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.6
20% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 9.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.9
14% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.6%
13% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.6%
62% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
7% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 21.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
37% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.4%
61% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
21% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.7%
88% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
78% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.4%
73% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.1%
12% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 98.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.7%
11% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
244% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
12% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
77% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
50Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Buena Vista Apartments from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 03/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #2 / 56Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Mexico average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #49 / 56Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Mexico average. Well-run New Mexico facilities typically land around 53–59% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Mexico that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 600 / 872 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (77% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 - 7 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Buena Vista Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Buena Vista Apartments | IL NH | Rio Rancho (Tecolote) | - | 50
Facility
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NM AVG
69
Rank
#82 / 148 | A+ |
39
Facility
39
NM AVG
43
Rank
#116 / 208 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community | IL AL MC NC NH | Rio Rancho (Vista Hills) | - | 72
Facility
72
NM AVG
69
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#65 / 148 | - |
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NM AVG
43
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#176 / 208 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Buena Vista Apartments is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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Buena Vista Apartments is in the Tecolote neighborhood of Rio Rancho.
Buena Vista Apartments has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Buena Vista Apartments's occupancy is 73.8%.
Buena Vista Apartments is registered as a non-profit in NM.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Buena Vista Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
Buena Vista Apartments is located at 1355 Meadowlark Ln Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
(505) 896-8959 will put you in contact with the team at Buena Vista Apartments.
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