La Vida Llena
Albuquerque, NM · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 325035) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (505) 296-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Vida Llena has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
La Vida Llena reports total nurse staffing of about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
La Vida Llena has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials are noted. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
La Vida Llena is a non-profit nursing home in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bernalillo County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1983. It is licensed for 58 beds and has an average daily census of 47 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Vida Llena has an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New Mexico state average of 2.85. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; staffing, 3 stars; and quality measures, 1 star. These four ratings are calculated separately by CMS and combined to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.15 hours per resident per day, including about 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines and no total fine dollar amount for this facility — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials are listed.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There is no record of a change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on file.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the supplied data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Vida Llena has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the New Mexico state average of 2.85.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
La Vida Llena is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover of 64.2% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for La Vida Llena.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Vida Llena is certified for 58 beds and has an average daily census of 47 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit (other) entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
La Vida Llena was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 28, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (1 star), and combines them into an overall rating (3 stars for La Vida Llena).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5052966700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5052966700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/325035?state=NM.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.