La Vida Buena Healthcare
Nursing Home · Las Vegas, NM
CMS certification number325065
Contact & location
2301 Collins DriveLas Vegas, NM 87701
San Miguel County
- Phone
- (505) 425-9362
- ZIP code
- 87701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 102
- Residents per day
- 91.3 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Opco Skilled Management (66 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.78 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.70 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.33 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.75 (state 2.21 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.49 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.7 (state 53.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 53.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 21, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 27.0 (state 17.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 74 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-10 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-10 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2025-12-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-07-24 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-04-08 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-31 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-08-20 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-08-02 | 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 · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-08-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-08-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-06-21 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2023-04-18 | 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 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-18 | 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 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-04-18 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-23 |
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
7 penalties in the last three years, including $105,374 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Fine | $16,350 |
| 2024-10-31 | Fine | $12,048 |
| 2024-06-21 | Payment Denial | 21 days payment denial |
| 2024-06-21 | Fine | $61,097 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $10,586 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $2,823 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $2,470 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 2301 Collins Drive NM, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Continuum Rehab Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibraltar Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Greenberg, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hansen Hunter LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Millennial Acquisitions, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| New Mexico Propco Investments, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opco NM Skilled Mgmt, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zemmin, Kristin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garetz, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meadows Healthcare LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crestview Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rimpau Holdings Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sasem Investments LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gurwitz, Solomon (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hagins, Elizabeth (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaplan, Esther (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaplan, Mordechai (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mindle, Adam (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sternshein, Jennifer (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Unger, Jeffrey (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zimmerman, Caroline (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garetz, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meadows Healthcare LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of La Vida Buena Healthcare?
La Vida Buena Healthcare has a 2-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 Buena Healthcare have?
It has 102 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.
Has La Vida Buena Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 7 penalties totaling $105,374 in the last three years.
Who owns La Vida Buena Healthcare?
It is part of Opco Skilled Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of La Vida Buena Healthcare?
(505) 425-9362. The facility is located at 2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701.
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