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Nursing Home in Nevada

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.

Life Care Center of South Las Vegas

Nursing Home in Nevada

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.

Life Care Center of South Las Vegas

Overview of Life Care Center of South Las Vegas
Life Care Center of South Las Vegas provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility offers individualized care plans and a variety of specialized services. Residents can enjoy a homelike atmosphere with various amenities.
(702) 798-7990

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.
3/5
Nevada average: 2.7/5
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.
3/5
Nevada average: 2.6/5
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.
2/5
Nevada average: 2.8/5
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.
4/5
Nevada average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 35m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the Nevada average.

Nevada average: 3h 34m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Nevada average
Occupancy rate 94.2%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
94.2%
Residents per day (avg)
112

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

89% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$21.0M
Operating loss
-$76.4K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$21.0M
Operating loss
-$76.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
34.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.8M
Total costs $21.1M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
In line with Nevada average
Occupied beds
113 / 120
Average residents 92 per day

License Details

Facility TypeFacility For Skilled Nursing
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 4, 1997

Additional Licensing Details

License Number1195-SNF-43
CMS Certification Number295076

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

3 services
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

25 amenities
24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living

Contact Life Care Center of South Las Vegas

Inspection History

In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance performs unannounced onsite surveys to evaluate resident safety and care quality.

72 visits/inspections

Nevada average: 21 inspections

Latest inspection

Date June 13, 2025
Annual Inspection

338 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Nevada average: 62 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Nevada average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 35

Nevada average 36.2

Citations per inspection
7

Nevada average 7.08


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

25 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 35 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nevada average: 0.1

0 serious citations More info Nevada average: 0.5

35 moderate citations More info Nevada average: 35

0 minor citations More info Nevada average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Nevada The information below is reported by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.

5 facilities compared · CMS & NV Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Life Care Center of South Las Vegas
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Las Vegas
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Fuller, Jennifer
$21.0M
$7.3M
34.9%
295076
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Charleston Post Acute
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Las Vegas
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Desert Willow Post Acute
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Fernley Estates
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 146
Employees 141
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.29:1
17% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 59
Average shift 9.2 hours
5% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 8.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 49,215
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

407 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5705722,27691100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse280289,85891100%10.3
Registered Nurse140143,54891100%9.7
RN Director of Nursing4042,1238290%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,7478492%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,6859099%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist6061,4317077%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide5051,0628088%7
Dental Services Staff3039937582%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029846571%8
Dietitian1015496571%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2025396268%8.2
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015116369%8.1
Qualified Social Worker2024716875%6.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0223034145%5.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant022861011%8.6
Medical Director0111922%9.5
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 90%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 92%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 99%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 77%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 88%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 82%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 45%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 11%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
113 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
93 residents (82.3%)
Medicaid
19 residents (16.8%)
Private pay or other
1 resident (0.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 10.0
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.0
14% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 17.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.2%
54% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.1%
21% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.5%
63% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 16.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
122% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
25% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
34% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.0%
48% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.0%
230% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 4.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.4%
26% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 14.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
10% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 91.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
12% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 89.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
17% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 83.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
57% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.3%
18% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 80.7%

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Not assessed.

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

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

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.