La Vida Buena Healthcare
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based on 31 Google reviews

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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
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 detailsStrengths
- 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
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Distribution · 36 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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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.”
“The building could definitely use some TLC, but the staff has been really awesome to my loved ones that have been there.”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2026Complaint7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Dec 12, 2025Complaint1
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, 2025Complaint11
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.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
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, 2025Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
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, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Aug 20, 2024Complaint1
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
La Vida Buena Healthcare
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Opco Skilled Management
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
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