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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.
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 53rd out of 53 homes in New Mexico. 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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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 36m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 19m per day | ▼ 56% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 22m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 5m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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 | ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 27m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the New Mexico average: 78.9%La Vida Buena Healthcare is administrated by Gandhi Anyanhun.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 74 | 30 | This facility has 147% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico nursing home (74 vs. NM avg 30).↑ 147% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 18.5 | 7.5 | This facility has 147% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Mexico nursing home (18.5 vs. NM avg 7.5).↑ 147% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 8.2 | 2.5 | This facility has 228% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico nursing home (8.2 vs. NM avg 2.5).↑ 228% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NM Average | vs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 9 | 12 | This facility has 25% fewer total inspections than a typical New Mexico nursing home (9 vs. NM avg 12).↓ 25% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew Mexico average 6.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
New Mexico average 48.6
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).
9% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.1
131% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
11% worse than New Mexico average
0% compared with New Mexico average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,276 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 28 | 52 | 10,428 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 3 | 14 | 3,964 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,703 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,505 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2,341 | 92 | 100% | 10.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,983 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 844 | 72 | 78% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 637 | 82 | 89% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 617 | 66 | 72% | 5.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 54 | 59% | 9.8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 497 | 57 | 62% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 57 | 62% | 8.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 491 | 59 | 64% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 476 | 51 | 55% | 9.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 388 | 51 | 55% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 45 | 49% | 1.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 40 | 43% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 3 | 3% | 11.4 |
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)
12% higher than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: $86K
205% more fines than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 2.6
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
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.
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.
Jun 21, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 21, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
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.
7.9
18% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 9.6
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
27% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 18.3%
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%
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%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
19% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.5%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 97.2%
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%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.63
61% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.42
30% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 2.64
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.5%
13% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 86.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
63% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 1.3%
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%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.6%
8% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 21.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.4%
28% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 15.9%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
113% worse than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.2%
29% better than New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.5%
In line with New Mexico averageNew Mexico average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
87Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for La Vida Buena Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #39 / 54Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 54 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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La Vida Buena Healthcare is in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of LAS VEGAS.
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.
La Vida Buena Healthcare's occupancy is 82%.
Gandhi Anyanhun is the administrator of La Vida Buena Healthcare.
La Vida Buena Healthcare has 102 beds.
La Vida Buena Healthcare is located at 2301 COLLINS DRIVE.
(505) 425-9362 will put you in contact with the team at La Vida Buena Healthcare.
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