La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325065) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 6 totaling $105,374 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (505) 425-9362 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Vida Buena Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
La Vida Buena Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of 2.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
La Vida Buena Healthcare has 6 federal fines on record totaling $105,374.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
La Vida Buena Healthcare is a for-profit nursing home in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, certified since March 1992. It maintains 102 certified beds with an average of 91.3 residents, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 2.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
On penalties, CMS records 6 federal fines totaling $105,374.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on these penalties.
La Vida Buena Healthcare is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available to CMS at the time of data collection.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Vida Buena Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, La Vida Buena Healthcare accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and 40.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 6 fines totaling $105,374.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Vida Buena Healthcare has 102 certified beds with an average of 91.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 respectively out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5054259362 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 5054259362 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325065?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.