Las Vegas, NM

The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $18,353 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3695 Hot Springs Boulevard, Las Vegas, NM

(505) 454-2100

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

176

Certified beds

Average residents

90

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-09-29

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.43

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.14

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.35

All reported nurse hours · state 3.56 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.21

RN + LPN hours · state 1.33 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.10

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.12 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.63

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.97

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.20

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.09

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover · state 54% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 53% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,050

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

24.89

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9836

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

4.98

Baseline 37.33% · Performance 43.33% · Measure score 4.98 · Achievement 4.98 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 4.42 hours · Performance 3.08 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 1 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 2 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 25.88%
8.2%
17.7 pts better
Numerator 22 · Denominator 85
Staff flu vaccination coverage 72.84%
42%
30.8 pts better
Numerator 59 · Denominator 81
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.6
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.0
2.6
0.4 pts worse
1.8
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
97.4%
7.7 pts worse
93.4%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.8% · Q2 88.2% · Q3 86.0% · Q4 90.8% · 4Q avg 89.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
98.7%
1 pts worse
95.5%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.8%
3.5%
3.3 pts worse
3.3%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.9% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.5%
14.1%
10.4 pts worse
19.6%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.5% · Q2 25.9% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 23.0% · 4Q avg 24.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 44.6%
14.7%
29.9 pts worse
16.7%
27.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 43.8% · Q2 42.3% · Q3 44.4% · Q4 48.0% · 4Q avg 44.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.6%
15.8%
10.2 pts better
16.3%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.1%
14.6%
7.5 pts better
14.9%
7.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 9.2% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.0%
1.3%
1.7 pts worse
1.0%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.4%
0.9%
3.5 pts worse
1.7%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 9.0%
20.6%
11.6 pts better
19.8%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 9.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
5.7%
0.8 pts better
5.1%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 50.0%
86.6%
36.6 pts worse
81.7%
31.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 50.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-23 · Fire 2024-08-23

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-07-21 · Fire 2023-07-21

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-04-08 · Fire 2022-04-08

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-08-23

K111 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-08-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-05-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-05-26

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2024-08-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-21

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-08-10

B · Minimal harm 2023-07-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-07-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-08

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-07-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$18,353 2024-08-23

Fine

Fine · fine $18,353

Fine

$0 2024-08-23

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-09-25 · 9 days

9 day denial

Ownership

Jaramillo, Charles

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2008-12-01
Jaramillo, Charles

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2008-12-01
Martinez, Darlene

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-04-01
State Of New Mexico

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2009-08-24

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