Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295076) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,378
Phone: (702) 798-7990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas reports total nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,378.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of South Las Vegas is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 2000. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 115.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and quality measures rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.84, with registered nurse hours of 0.45 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate. This CMS Special Focus program designation identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased CMS oversight and inspection frequency. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
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?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a 31.4% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,378.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased inspection; no abuse icon is noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 115.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company, and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 23, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1/5), staffing (3/5), quality measures (5/5), and an overall rating (2/5) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7027987990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7027987990 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295076?state=NV.
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.