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La Vida Buena Healthcare

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2301 Collins Drive, East Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NM 87701102 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 31 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (34 vs median 16.0)

Below average in NM · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · $96,079 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The staff at La Vida Buena is frequently highlighted for their kindness and attentiveness, which is a significant asset for resident well-being. However, given the recent reports regarding cleanliness and potential understaffing, I recommend conducting an unannounced visit to observe the facility's current state and staffing levels firsthand before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

31 reviews on Google
La Vida Buena Healthcare receives frequent praise for its friendly and compassionate staff, with several family members noting that their loved ones are well-cared for and thriving. However, the facility faces criticism regarding its physical condition, with some visitors noting a need for maintenance and others reporting concerns about cleanliness and staffing levels. Families should weigh the positive interpersonal interactions against the inconsistent reports on the facility's environment.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff8.0Clean4.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Friendly and respectful environment
  • Effective rehabilitation support

Concerns

  • Facility cleanliness and physical maintenance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02023(1)4.82024(14)3.82025(19)2.02026(2)

Distribution · 36 analyzed

5
21
4
5
3
5
2
1
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how compassionate and attentive the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of personal care stays consistent for every resident?
  • 2What specific steps is the facility taking right now to address recent maintenance and cleanliness improvements?
  • 3With the recent focus on staffing levels, how do you ensure there is always enough support available for residents during busy shifts?
  • 4Can you walk us through the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition during the night?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6How do you work with the rehabilitation team to help residents regain their strength and independence after a hospital stay?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Patrick Martinez was attentive, gentle, and caring with my aunt. He took the time to talk to her and explain things to her.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The building could definitely use some TLC, but the staff has been really awesome to my loved ones that have been there.

Family member · 2025★★★★

My brother is a new resident, he is already thriving. The staff is friendly, respectful to the residents. Staff s helpful and answer my questions.

Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 31 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.65hrs
87%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.58hrs
63%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
NM
1.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.3%
US
93.4%
NM
97.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.7%
Better than Avg
Here
11.7%
US
19.5%
NM
14.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
14.4%
NM
13.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Better than Avg
Here
10.7%
US
15.3%
NM
13.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
NM
98.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.9%
Better than Avg
Here
92.9%
US
79.8%
NM
86.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
76.8%
US
81.8%
NM
86.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
NM
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

38deficiencies
10penalties
Well above state avg (16.6)
28 complaint-triggered
$96,079 in fines

La Vida Buena Healthcare shows concerning patterns with 84 deficiencies across 9 surveys, including serious family complaints about abuse protection and neglect reporting that remain uncorrected as of July 2024. The facility repeatedly struggles with food safety and meal service, medication management, and safety hazards, with some issues recurring across multiple years despite reported corrections, suggesting persistent quality problems families should carefully evaluate.

Mar 10, 2026Complaint
7
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Dec 12, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jul 24, 2025Complaint
11
0580Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0728Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Apr 8, 2025Complaint
3
0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Oct 31, 2024Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Aug 20, 2024Complaint
1
0809Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 29, 2026

$16,350

Fine

Oct 31, 2024

$12,048

Payment Denial

Jun 21, 2024

21-day denial

Fine

Jun 21, 2024

$61,097

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$10,586

Fine

Aug 28, 2023

$2,823

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$2,470

Fine

Aug 14, 2023

$2,117

Fine

Aug 7, 2023

$1,764

Fine

Jul 17, 2023

$3,174

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

La Vida Buena Healthcare

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Opco Skilled Management

Chain Size

66 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 38 of 52

Ownership & Management

Owners

Meadows Healthcare LLC

Owner · Organization

Crestview Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Rimpau Holdings Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sasem Investments LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Gurwitz, Solomon

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Hagins, Elizabeth

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Kaplan, Esther

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Kaplan, Mordechai

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Mindle, Adam

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Sternshein, Jennifer

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Unger, Jeffrey

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Zimmerman, Caroline

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Garetz, DavidOfficer / DirectorMeadows Healthcare LLCManagerGaretz, DavidManager2301 Collins Drive Nm, LLCAdp of the SnfContinuum Rehab Group LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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