La Vida Llena
10501 Lagrima De Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 · (505) 296-6700
Non profit - Other · 58 certified beds
La Vida Llena has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 11 citations (the New Mexico average is 17.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 22, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.December 22, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.December 22, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDecember 22, 2025 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.December 22, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 22, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 22, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.December 22, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 22, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 22, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.May 28, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Mexico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.15 | 3.54 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.83 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.20 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64.2% | 53.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 58 |
| Average residents per day | 47 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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