La Vida Buena Healthcare
2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM, 87701
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Opco Skilled Management · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 102
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $96,079
- 8 records
- Payment denials
- 1
- record in this dataset
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Oct 31, 2024$12,048
- Jun 21, 2024$61,097
- Sep 11, 2023$10,586
- Aug 28, 2023$2,823
- Aug 21, 2023$2,470
- Aug 14, 2023$2,117
- Aug 7, 2023$1,764
- Jul 17, 2023$3,174
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- Jun 21, 202421 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Meadows Healthcare LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Crestview Trust | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Rimpau Holdings Trust | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Sasem Investments LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Garetz, David | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Meadows Healthcare LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Garetz, David | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| 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 |
| 2301 Collins Drive Nm, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Continuum Rehab Group LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Gibraltar Trust | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Millennial Acquisitions, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| New Mexico Propco Investments, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Opco Nm Skilled Mgmt, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| The Wright Group Consulting, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Greenberg, David | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Zemmin, Kristin | ADP OF THE SNF |
Looking for reviews of La Vida Buena Healthcare?
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What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for La Vida Buena Healthcare
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Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near San Miguel County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Care Center CCN 325030 | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $59,072 |
| Sandia Ridge Center CCN 325032 | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | 1 | 3 | Not shown | $114,001 |
| Rio Rancho Center CCN 325033 | Rio Rancho, NM | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque CCN 325034 | Albuquerque, NM | 2 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $40,999 |
| La Vida Llena CCN 325035 | Albuquerque, NM | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Las Palomas Center CCN 325036 | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $432,246 |
Continue your research
- Compare La Vida Buena HealthcareLine it up against other facilities
- Nursing homes in New MexicoState directory & CMS rating landscape
- Opco Skilled Management — ownership profileThe operator's full CMS footprint
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is La Vida Buena Healthcare's CMS rating?
La Vida Buena Healthcare has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is La Vida Buena Healthcare located?
La Vida Buena Healthcare is located at 2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM, 87701 in San Miguel County, and CMS lists 102 certified beds.
Does La Vida Buena Healthcare have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $96,079 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for La Vida Buena Healthcare over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does La Vida Buena Healthcare's rating compare to nearby facilities?
La Vida Buena Healthcare's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 2 facilities in San Miguel County, and 2.87 across New Mexico. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for La Vida Buena Healthcare?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify La Vida Buena Healthcare's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 325065
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 102
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 78 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0552 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0638 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0640 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0641 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0580 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0585 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0609 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0610 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0657 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0658 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0679 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0686 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0726 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0728 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction | Not available |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 0561 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 5, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 0809 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 21, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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