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C
Below Standard

The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas

3695 Hot Springs Boulevard · Las Vegas, NM 87701

5054542100 · Government - State

176 beds90.3 residents104 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.3339 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.56 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 10% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (27.33% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.3339 HPRD — needs 0.15 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️27.33% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.3339hrs/resident/day▼ 0.56
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.7694hrs/resident/day▲ 0.09
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
10%
3.4309 weekday → 3.0877 weekend
Agency Staff
27.33%
21.27% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.1337hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.4308hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.5689std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. San Miguel County Average+0.52 HPRD
2.81
03.33 HPRD
vs. New Mexico State Average-0.23 HPRD
3.57
03.33 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.56 HPRD
3.90
03.33 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas ★
Las Vegas · This facility
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C
3.33390.7694★★☆☆☆
La Vida Buena Healthcare
Las Vegas
1.4 mi
F
2.28580.5963★★☆☆☆
Santa Fe Care Center
Santa Fe
40 mi
F
0.33450★☆☆☆☆
Casa Real
Santa Fe
40 mi
D
2.85590.4895☆☆☆☆☆
Taos Healthcare
Taos
55.9 mi
C
3.11390.5598★★☆☆☆
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation
Los Alamos
62 mi
D
3.26740.3871★★☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
22
Total Deficiencies
$18,353
Fines Assessed
Aug 23, 2024Health
9 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Jul 21, 2023Health
4 deficiencies cited
▼
Apr 8, 2022Health
9 deficiencies cited
▼

Penalty History

Aug 23, 2024Fine
$18,353
Aug 23, 2024Payment Denial
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.