Occupancy rate
79%
In line with New Mexico averageMix of rehab and long-term care
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CMS overall rating
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.
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.
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Nursing Home in New Mexico
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
La Vida Buena Healthcare
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
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.0M
Operating loss
-$700.4K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.0M
Operating loss
-$700.4K
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
Occupancy
In line with New Mexico averageOccupied beds
80 / 102
Average residents
82 per day
Facility TypeNursing Home
CMS Certification Number325065
AwardsMitigation Medal in Q1 for excellence in infection control and prevention efforts.
La Vida Buena Healthcare is administrated by Gandhi Anyanhun.
Owner NameLA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours24/7
Food DescriptionMeals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements.
Meals IncludedYes
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
8
New Mexico average 6.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
72
New Mexico average 48.6
Citations per inspection
9
New Mexico average 7.31
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
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 24, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 24, 2025
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 24, 2025
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 24, 2025Data 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.
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| La Vida Buena Healthcare |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
107
Employees
104
Contractors
3
Staff to resident ratio
1.23:1
18% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average ratio: 1.50:1
Avg staff/day
40
Average shift
8.7 hours
0% compared with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 8.6 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
31,569
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
27
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.2%
57 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
27 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
18 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
98%
11 Physical Therapist
% of Days
100%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
92%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
87%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
97%
2 Administrator
% of Days
85%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
65%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
67%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
60%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
47%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
22%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
7%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
87
Medicare
4
4.6% of residents
Medicaid
58
66.7% of residents
Private pay or other
25
28.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
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
-$700.4K
↓ ~$4.0M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4.7M
↑ ~$2.4M vs 2023
Profit Margin
-7.8%
↓ 105.7pp vs 2023
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