Desert View Senior Living
Desert View Senior Living is a 3-story assisted living and memory care community at 3890 N Buffalo Dr in Las Vegas’s Lone Mountain neighborhood, administrated by Ryan Weaver with Executive Director Michael Trail overseeing operations. The facility is licensed for 123 beds and operates at 94 percent occupancy (116/123 beds occupied), above the Nevada average of 81.5 percent. The facility includes 95 assisted living units and 28 Alzheimer’s care beds. Licensed and active with expiration December 31, 2026, the community has operated for 9 years.
Staffing includes 24/7 on-site medical personnel and on-call nurses. Services provided are medication management, assistance with daily living activities, and emergency pendants. Chef-prepared meals are served in a main dining room and private dining areas. Additional amenities include housekeeping and laundry, on-site salon, fitness center with classes, library, chapel, gardens, walking paths, and transportation for appointments. The facility describes its approach as supporting resident independence while providing necessary care. Memory care services and respite care are available.
The most recent Nevada Department of Health and Human Services inspection on April 8, 2025 found zero deficiencies and awarded a grade of A. Over 7 years, Desert View recorded 12 total deficiencies across 11 inspections, 81 percent fewer than the Nevada state average of 62, and 81 percent fewer per year (1.7 vs. state average 8.9). Per-inspection deficiencies averaged 1.1 compared to the state average of 3.0 (63 percent better). Historical deficiencies centered on safety features in the Alzheimer’s unit, kitchen sanitation, staffing ratios in memory care, and medication management. One substantiated complaint about Memory Care Unit staffing was recorded; no fines or license suspensions were reported. Recent inspections show improvement.
Walk score 31 indicates limited walkability. H2U Health Center at MountainView Hospital is 1.11 miles away; Las Vegas city center is 10.8 miles distant.
Families should ask about staffing ratios and credentials, current memory care protocols and training, complaint resolution processes, and monthly costs before enrollment.
About this community
Occupancy
Desert View Senior Living is administered by Ryan Weaver.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance performs unannounced onsite surveys to evaluate resident safety and care quality.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nevada state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2019 vs. Nevada state average• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per year (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Total inspections (48% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NV Average | vs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 12 | 62 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (12 vs. NV avg 62).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.7 | 8.9 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NV avg 8.9).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.1 | 3 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (1.1 vs. NV avg 3).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NV Average | vs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 11 | 21 | This facility has 48% fewer total inspections than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (11 vs. NV avg 21).↓ 48% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on April 8, 2025, found no deficiencies and the facility received a grade of A.
- Two substantiated complaints in 2024 and 2023 found no deficient practices, but one 2024 deficiency involved an audible alarm failure corrected the same day.
- The April 2022 inspection found six deficiencies including staffing shortages in Memory Care, medication errors, delayed call light responses, and multiple kitchen sanitation violations.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Nevada average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Nevada average 36.2
Nevada average 7.08
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Nevada average: 0.1
Nevada average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
12 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 0 | 27 | 9,366 | 92 | 100% | 11.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,915 | 92 | 100% | 11.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 1 | 3 | 966 | 76 | 83% | 11.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 562 | 68 | 74% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
27 Certified Nursing Assistant
14 Registered Nurse
3 Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
1 Administrator
1 Nurse Practitioner
Penalties and fines
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Transportation Services
Places of interest near Desert View Senior Living
7.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Las Vegas's city center to Desert View Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.11 miles to nearest hospital (H2U Health Center at MountainView Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
| Desert View Senior Living | AL NH MC RC | Las Vegas (Lone Mountain) | - | 123
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert View Senior Living
What neighborhood is Desert View Senior Living in?
Desert View Senior Living is in the Lone Mountain neighborhood of Las Vegas.
Is Desert View Senior Living in a walkable area?
Desert View Senior Living has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does Desert View Senior Living's license expire?
According to NV state health department records, Desert View Senior Living's license expires on December 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Desert View Senior Living?
Desert View Senior Living's occupancy is 94%.
Does Desert View Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Desert View Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in NV.
Who is the administrator of Desert View Senior Living?
Ryan Weaver is the administrator of Desert View Senior Living.
How many beds does Desert View Senior Living have?
Desert View Senior Living has 123 beds.
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