La Vida Llena

Nursing Home · Albuquerque, NM

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number325035

Contact & location

10501 Lagrima De Oro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Bernalillo County
Phone
(505) 296-6700
ZIP code
87111 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
58
Residents per day
47.0 (81% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
March 28, 1983
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.15 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.83 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.73 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.21 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.44 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.2 (state 53.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 53.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 22, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 17.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-05-28 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2024-09-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-25
2024-09-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-25
2023-06-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21
2023-06-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21
2023-06-29 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21
2023-06-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21
2023-06-29 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21
2023-06-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21
2023-06-29 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-21

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of La Vida Llena?

La Vida Llena has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in New Mexico.

How many beds does La Vida Llena have?

It has 58 certified beds and cares for about 47 residents per day.

Has La Vida Llena been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of La Vida Llena?

(505) 296-6700. The facility is located at 10501 Lagrima De Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.