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La Vida Buena Healthcare
Nursing Home, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · New Mexico, NM
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La Vida Buena Healthcare

Nursing Home, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · New Mexico, NM
CMS overall rating Info 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.
2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
La Vida Buena Healthcare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of La Vida Buena Healthcare

The data analysis on La Vida Buena Healthcare in Las Vegas, New Mexico, reveals a nuanced operational model. The 102-bed facility acts as a critical duality: both a post-acute rehab hub and a long-term skilled nursing resource.

Crucially, its physical location at 2301 Collins Drive boasts a Walk Score of 79. This isn’t trivial; it introduces a significant quality-of-life multiplier where the dependency matrix shifts. Mobility outside the premises is viable for family and capable residents, which mitigates the psychological and practical toll of total institutional confinement.

Operationally, the 82% occupancy (84 residents) suggests a facility running at optimal capacity, avoiding the financial drag of excess beds. The 125-day average length of stay is a systemic marker. It confirms that the patient flow is purpose-driven, effectively filtering out both the rapid-discharge acute cases and the purely static, long-term custodial populations. This implies a functional throughput dynamic.

Nursing input is quantified at 2 hours and 45 minutes of direct care per resident daily. The structural breakdown is telling: 36 minutes RN, 19 minutes LPN, and 1 hour 22 minutes Aide time. Naturally, this heavy skew toward aide time (50% of direct hours) is simply a functional reflection of the SNF model; the need is predominantly for ADL support, not sophisticated diagnostic interventions. The advantage here is the consistency: an on-site doctor and 24/7 nursing presence effectively function as a triage shield, preventing unnecessary and costly external ER transfers for routine medical issues.

Beyond the clinical metrics, they offer pragmatic short-term interventions like rehab and respite care. The attention to cultural infrastructure, specifically handling both medically required and faith-based dietary restrictions, indicates a systemic consideration for holistic patient dignity that goes past the standard clipboard compliance.

The financial acceptance matrix (Medicare, Medicaid, private pay) ensures broad accessibility. When you synthesize the data- the strategic location, the controlled occupancy/throughput, the functional staffing model, and the integrated medical shield- it logically concludes that La Vida Buena is correctly categorized as a genuinely functional community nursing asset, not merely a transitional stopgap for hospital dischargees.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 31.3% Below NM avg. ▼ 31.3% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 64.4% Below NM avg. ▼ 64.4% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 27.5% Below NM avg. ▼ 27.5% Below NM avg.NM average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 37.5% Above NM avg. ▲ 37.5% Above NM avg.NM average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Mexico state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 55th 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.
2h 45m per day
Rank #55 / 55Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 55 homes in New Mexico. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Mexico average, with a ranking across 55 New Mexico facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Mexico avg (4h 1m per day)
vs New Mexico avg
-31%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +5% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 39m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 21m per day ▼ 51% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 1h 35m per day ▼ 29% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 2h 9m per day ▼ 31% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 5m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 28m per day ■ Avg State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
125 days
Bed community size
102-bed community Rank #37 / 148Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 148 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #13 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 208 homes in New Mexico. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #58 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 121 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
84 / 102
Average occupied beds in New Mexico homes 82 beds

Awards

AwardsMitigation Medal in Q1 for excellence in infection control and prevention efforts.

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CMS Certification Number325065

Ownership & Operating Entity

La Vida Buena Healthcare is administrated by Gandhi Anyanhun.

Owner NameLa Vida Buena Healthcare LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHealth Care, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements.

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Inspection History

In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 74 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (147% above)
• Deficiencies per year (147% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection December 12, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7430 This facility has 147% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico nursing home (74 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 147% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 18.57.5 This facility has 147% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico nursing home (18.5 vs. NM avg 7.5).↑ 147% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 12, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to timely report a possible neglect incident involving a resident, with no documentation or notification to authorities as required.
  • July 24, 2025 annual inspection identified 9 deficiencies including failure to respect resident rights, inadequate wound care, poor abuse investigations, and improper use of nurse aides in training.
  • April 8, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to honor resident bathing preferences and failure to notify providers of condition changes, resulting in minimal harm.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 8

New Mexico average 6.8

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
72 Rank #45 / 56Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Mexico State average, with a ranking across all 56 NM facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Mexico average 48.6

Citations per inspection
9 Rank #46 / 56Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Mexico mean across 56 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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
9% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1

Serious health citations
3
131% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

1 critical citation New Mexico average: 1.1
3 serious citations New Mexico average: 1.3
66 moderate citations New Mexico average: 45.6
2 minor citations New Mexico average: 0.6
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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 120
Employees 85
Contractors 35
Staff to resident ratio 1.38 : 1
11% fewer staff per resident than New Mexico average
New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1 New Mexico average ratio: 1.55 : 1See full New Mexico ranking
Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 8.6 hours
0% compared with New Mexico average
New Mexico average: 8.6 hours New Mexico average shift: 8.6 hoursSee full New Mexico ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 31,012

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 14 total: 11 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 8 total: 5 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 52 total: 24 full-time employees and 28 contractors. 52
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.3%

2,276 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 28 Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant24285210,42892100%9.5
Registered Nurse113143,96492100%9.7
Other Dietary Services Staff150153,70392100%7.7
Physical Therapist8082,50592100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse5382,34192100%10.8
Medication Aide/Technician5051,98392100%10.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028447278%8
Administrator1016378289%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2026176672%5.1
RN Director of Nursing1015285459%9.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2024975762%6.5
Nurse Practitioner1014965762%8.7
Dietitian1014915964%8.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1014836166%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training2024765155%9.3
Dental Services Staff1014406065%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide1013885155%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant101854549%1.9
Qualified Social Worker101734043%1.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113433%11.4
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
8 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 78%
1 Administrator
% of Days 89%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 59%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 62%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 55%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 55%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 49%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 43%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 Rank #46 / 56Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Mexico average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 56 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
12% higher than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 8
205% more fines than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info 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 average

New 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.

9 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 31, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 21, 2024
$61K
Payment Denial Info 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 Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 11, 2023
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info 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 average

New Mexico average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.8
25% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Mexico avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.4%
21% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.3%
27% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.6%
26% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
11% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
19% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.5%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 12.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 98.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.63
61% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.42
30% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.64

Short-stay resident measures
Above average New Mexico avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
13% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
63% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.9%
8% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.6%
8% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 20.4%
28% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.6%
113% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 69.2%
29% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 50.5%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$10.2M
Net patient income Info 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."
-$708.0K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$10.2M Rank #42 / 56Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 56 homes in New Mexico. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Mexico average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info 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."
-$708.0K
Other income Info 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.
$7.6K
Payroll costs Info 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 #40 / 56Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.7M 46.4% of net patient revenue Info 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 #20 / 56Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$6.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.9M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administrated by Gandhi Anyanhun.

This home is owned by Meadows Healthcare LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 325065

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (47% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
229 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 24%
Discharges
234 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 44%
Medicaid 41%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Facility $0
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #1 / 56
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #32 / 56
12.8
Facility 12.8
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #55 / 56
-121-
25
Facility 25
NM AVG 43
Rank #143 / 208
-
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #35 / 56
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #39 / 56
44.8%
Facility 44.8%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #42 / 56
325111
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Albuquerque (Hodgin)
134
Facility 134
NM AVG 69
Rank #9 / 148
35.8%
Facility 35.8%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #118 / 121
-55%
3.67
Facility 3.67
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #23 / 55
 +6%-9%
$8.2k
Facility $8.2k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #24 / 56
81
Facility 81
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #48 / 56
6.8
Facility 6.8
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #22 / 56
148A+
73
Facility 73
NM AVG 43
Rank #31 / 208
David Hicks
$19.3M
Facility $19.3M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #7 / 56
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #3 / 56
46.1%
Facility 46.1%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #13 / 56
325069
The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
Rio Rancho (Vista Hills)
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 69
Rank #65 / 148
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #117 / 121
-52%
5.82
Facility 5.82
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #3 / 55
 +56%+45%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #26 / 56
46
Facility 46
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #28 / 56
7.7
Facility 7.7
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #33 / 56
227-
8
Facility 8
NM AVG 43
Rank #176 / 208
Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group Operating,LLC
$14.4M
Facility $14.4M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #15 / 56
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #11 / 56
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #26 / 56
325130
Princeton Place
NH
HC
MC
NC
Albuquerque (La Mesa)
369
Facility 369
NM AVG 69
Rank #1 / 148
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #72 / 121
0%
3.55
Facility 3.55
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #31 / 55
 +63%-12%
$74.9k
Facility $74.9k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #42 / 56
54
Facility 54
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #34 / 56
5.4
Facility 5.4
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #11 / 56
2276A+
48
Facility 48
NM AVG 43
Rank #102 / 208
-
$25.4M
Facility $25.4M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #2 / 56
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #1 / 56
54.4%
Facility 54.4%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #30 / 56
325045
La Vida Buena Healthcare
NH
NC
PC
Las Vegas (East Las Vegas)
102
Facility 102
NM AVG 69
Rank #37 / 148
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
NM AVG 78.9%
Rank #58 / 121
+4%
2.75
Facility 2.75
NM AVG 4.01
Rank #55 / 55
 0%-31%
$96.1k
Facility $96.1k
NM AVG $83.5k
Rank #46 / 56
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 48.6
Rank #45 / 56
9.0
Facility 9.0
NM AVG 7.3
Rank #46 / 56
489-
79
Facility 79
NM AVG 43
Rank #13 / 208
Meadows Healthcare LLC
$10.2M
Facility $10.2M
NM AVG $11.4M
Rank #42 / 56
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
NM AVG $5.0M
Rank #40 / 56
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
NM AVG 46.6%
Rank #20 / 56
325065
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Mexico

La Vida Buena Healthcare is located in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about La Vida Buena Healthcare

What neighborhood is La Vida Buena Healthcare in?

La Vida Buena Healthcare is in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of LAS VEGAS.

Is La Vida Buena Healthcare in a walkable area?

La Vida Buena Healthcare has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at La Vida Buena Healthcare?

La Vida Buena Healthcare's occupancy is 82%.

Who is the administrator of La Vida Buena Healthcare?

Gandhi Anyanhun is the administrator of La Vida Buena Healthcare.

How many beds does La Vida Buena Healthcare have?

La Vida Buena Healthcare has 102 beds.

What is the address of La Vida Buena Healthcare?

La Vida Buena Healthcare is located at 2301 COLLINS DRIVE.

What is the phone number of La Vida Buena Healthcare?

(505) 425-9362 will put you in contact with the team at La Vida Buena Healthcare.

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