LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE Nursing Home


LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE (CCN: 325065) is a For profit - Individual facility located in LAS VEGAS, NM (87701). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 102 certified beds and maintains an average of 76.2 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 2.82259 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 1, 1992 and the last listed health inspection was on April 18, 2023, The facility is located in San Miguel county and provides senior and nursing home care.

LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE Summary


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Provider Name: LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE

Address: 2301 COLLINS DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701

Phone: (505) 425-9362

County: San Miguel (230)

Ownership Type: For profit - Individual

Certified Beds: 102

Average Residents Per Day: 76.2 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE LLC

First Approved Date: March 1, 1992

Affiliated Entity: CANYON CREEK HEALTHCARE (101)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: Y

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 2 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.83045, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4524, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5397, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9921

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.82259

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.58085, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3633

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0551

Nurse Staff Turnover: , Nurse Turnover Note: 6

RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9513, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6678, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2973

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.91101, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.4999, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.6838

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.05051

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.78925

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-04-18 (Score: 229), Cycle 2: 2022-03-04 (Score: 160), Cycle 3: 2021-01-07 (Score: 32)

Total Weighted Health Score: 173.16

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 5

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 7, Total Fines in Dollars: 45379.10, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 7

Location and GPS: 2301 COLLINS DRIVE,LAS VEGAS,NM,87701 (35.6162, -105.222)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2021-01-07

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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-02

Citation on 2021-01-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-02

Citation on 2021-01-07

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-02


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-03-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0036, Version: New

Description: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2022-03-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0781, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-15

Citation on 2021-01-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0343, Version: New

Description: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-02

Citation on 2021-01-06

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-02