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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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 3rd out of 44 homes in Nevada. 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 |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 6h 49m per day | ▲ 77% State avg: 3h 51m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Higher than the Nevada average: 81.5%Desert View Senior Living is administrated by Ryan Weaver.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NV Average | vs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 62 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nevada nursing home (12 vs. NV avg 62).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 1.7 | 8.9 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nevada nursing home (1.7 vs. NV avg 8.9).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.1 | 3 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada nursing home (1.1 vs. NV avg 3).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NV Average | vs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 21 | This facility has 48% fewer total inspections than a typical Nevada nursing home (11 vs. NV avg 21).↓ 48% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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).
100% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 0.1
100% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
42% better than Nevada average
23% better than Nevada average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 14 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
3 total: 2 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
3
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 27 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
27
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
12 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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 |
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.
5.1
48% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 9.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
4.7
73% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 17.5
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.6%
77% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 15.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.8%
66% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
85% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.7%
23% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
84% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 14.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
7% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 91.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
7% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 89.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
22Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Transportation Services
Michael Trail serves as the Executive Director at Desert View Senior Living, leading the community with dedication and expertise. He and his team focus on providing personalized attention and exceptional care, ensuring residents enjoy comfort and quality of life in a warm and supportive environment.
10.8 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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| Desert View Senior Living |
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| Advanced Health Care of Las Vegas |
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Desert View Senior Living is in the Lone Mountain neighborhood of Las Vegas.
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.
According to NV state health department records, Desert View Senior Living's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Desert View Senior Living's occupancy is 94%.
Ryan Weaver is the administrator of Desert View Senior Living.
Desert View Senior Living has 123 beds.
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