Total health inspections
8
New Mexico average 6.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Nursing Home
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Nursing Home
La Vida Buena Healthcare is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Las Vegas, NM. It offers a range of services including health care, rehabilitation, and social services to help patients regain independence. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care and personalized attention to meet the unique needs of each guest.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
102
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
78.5%
Residents per day (avg)
90
Occupancy rate
78.5%
Residents per day (avg)
90
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.0M
Operating loss
-$700.4K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9,044,439.00
Operating loss
$-700,358.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.7M
102-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
325065
Awards:
Mitigation Medal in Q1 for excellence in infection control and prevention efforts.
Ownership & operating entity
La Vida Buena Healthcare is administrated by GANDHI ANYANHUN.
Owner name:
LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE LLC
Care Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Health Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours
24/7
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Meals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements.
Meals Included
Yes
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The information below is reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement.
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-
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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WILSON, EMMANUEL
88.7%
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111.40
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Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NM 88210
65
No
ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
72.5%
$6,343,725.00
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60.9%
46.00
3.8218
-
35
1
+23%-5%-8%
Aztec Healthcare, LLC
-34%
-20%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NM 87410
86
No
-
91.2%
$9,558,894.00
$4,849,416.00
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81.80
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33
4
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La Vida Buena Healthcare
+4%
-31%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NM 87701
102
No
MEADOWS HEALTHCARE LLC
78.5%
$9,036,825.00
$4,177,997.00
46.2%
90.00
2.7531
8
72
4
+4%-31%
0%
Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 88310
Bed Count:
90
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BRECHTELSBAUER, DAVID
CCN:
325061
Occupancy:
53.5%
Home Revenue:
$7,296,528.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,639,608.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5035
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
52
RN share vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-32%
-32%
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 87002
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WILSON, EMMANUEL
CCN:
325068
Occupancy:
88.7%
Home Revenue:
$12,095,676.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,045,924.00
Payroll %:
41.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4380
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
44
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Llc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 88210
Bed Count:
65
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ARTESIA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
CCN:
325128
Occupancy:
72.5%
Home Revenue:
$6,343,725.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,860,972.00
Payroll %:
60.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
46.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8218
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Aztec Healthcare, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 87410
Bed Count:
86
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
325071
Occupancy:
91.2%
Home Revenue:
$9,558,894.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,849,416.00
Payroll %:
50.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
81.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2043
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
33
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-34%
-34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NM 87701
Bed Count:
102
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MEADOWS HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
325065
Occupancy:
78.5%
Home Revenue:
$9,036,825.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,177,997.00
Payroll %:
46.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
90.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7531
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
8
Citations:
72
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
0%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
107
Total Staff
104
Employees
3
Contractors
31,569
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 10.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 9.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
56 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
1.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
19 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
57 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 0 | 27 | 9,131 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,028 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 2 | 13 | 3,306 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,537 | 89 | 98% | 10.8 |
| Physical Therapist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,354 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,103 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,239 | 84 | 92% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,053 | 79 | 87% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,044 | 88 | 97% | 9.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 681 | 77 | 85% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 552 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 545 | 65 | 71% | 5.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 60 | 66% | 8.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 59 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 437 | 61 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 419 | 55 | 60% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 43 | 47% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 20 | 22% | 1.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 7% | 2.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
72
Citations per inspection
9
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
47 of 72 citations resulted from standard inspections; 22 of 72 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 72 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
9% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
3
3
131% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3
1 critical citation
3 serious citations
66 moderate citations
2 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: OPCO
Resident Census by Payment Source
87
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(4.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
58
(66.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
25
(28.7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.9
18% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 9.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.8
25% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
21% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 15.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
27% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.6%
26% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 21.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
11% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
19% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.5%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 12.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 98.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.5%
13% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
63% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
8% 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.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$96K
12% higher than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: $86K
Number of fines
8
205% more fines than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
96% more payment denials than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$96K
New Mexico average
$86K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 31, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 21, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 21, 2024
$61K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 21, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 21, 2024
21 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2023
$11K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for La Vida Buena Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
78.5%
↑ 8.0pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$700,358
↓ ~$4.0M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4,712,237
↑ ~$2.4M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-7.8%
↓ 105.7pp vs 2023
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