LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE LLC
NPI 1891482683
Skilled Nursing Facility in Las Vegas, NM

Active since April 20, 2023CLIA 32D0536855 · Waiver
1/5
Overall Rating
2301 COLLINS DR, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701(505) 425-9362(505) 425-8518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About La Vida Buena Healthcare Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE LLC (NPI 1891482683) is a healthcare organization registered as a skilled nursing facility in Las Vegas, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists David Garetz, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891482683
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy314000000X
Legal Business NameLA VIDA BUENA HEALTHCARE LLC
Location Address2301 COLLINS DRLas Vegas, NM 87701-4826
Mailing Address2301 Collins DrLas Vegas, NM 87701-4826 · (505) 425-9362 · Fax (505) 425-8518
Fax(505) 425-8518
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid GaretzCfo · (323) 987-5954
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2023
NPI 1891482683 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySkilled Nursing FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code314000000X
Definition
(1) A skilled nursing facility is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living. It meets any licensing or certification standards et forth by the jurisdiction where it is located. A skilled nursing facility may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation; (2) Provides non-acute medical and skilled nursing care services, therapy and social services under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse on a 24-hour basis.
2301 COLLINS DR, Las Vegas, NM 87701

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 32D0536855

La Vida Buena Healthcare · Las Vegas, NM
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number32D0536855
Laboratory TypeSkilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKimberly Vigil
Laboratory Phone(505) 425-9362
Laboratory LocationLa Vida Buena Healthcare2301 Collins Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for La Vida Buena Healthcare (CMS certification number 325065), from CMS Care Compare.

La Vida Buena Healthcare

Nursing home · Las Vegas, NM
1/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CMS Certification Number325065
Certified Beds102 beds80 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceMarch 1, 1992
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
3/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
3/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
3/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
1/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
209
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.11 · LPN 0.35 · RN 0.55
3.01 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
2.8 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.08 hrs per resident per day
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
0
Substantiated Complaints
8
Infection-Control Citations
0
Fines
7 totaling $45,518.12
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
7
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
2301 COLLINS DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Skilled Nursing Facility
2301 COLLINS DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Physical Therapist
2301 COLLINS DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Skilled Nursing Facility
2301 COLLINS DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Skilled Nursing Facility
2301 COLLINS DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Counselor
2301 COLLINS DR
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC is 1891482683. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2023.

Where is La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC located?

La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC is located at 2301 Collins Dr, Las Vegas, NM 87701. The listed phone number is (505) 425-9362.

What is La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Skilled Nursing Facility with taxonomy code 314000000X.

Does La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 32D0536855) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. La Vida Buena Healthcare is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 102 certified beds.

What quality rating does La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC have?

CMS rates La Vida Buena Healthcare 1 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for La Vida Buena Healthcare LLC was last updated on April 24, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.