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Facility profile · CCN 325065

La Vida Buena Healthcare

73 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 9 federal enforcement actions totaling $96,079.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
73
Total citations
40
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
9
Federal penalties
$96,079
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care17 Nutrition & Dietary12 Resident Rights11 Care Planning11 Abuse & Neglect6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8124 F6093 F6573 F6863 F6563

Citation history

73 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 12, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.EComplaint
Jul 24, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Apr 8, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Apr 8, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Apr 8, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DComplaint
Oct 31, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Oct 31, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Aug 20, 2024F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.FComplaint
Aug 2, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 2, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Aug 2, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jun 21, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jun 21, 2024F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.FStandard
Jun 21, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Jun 21, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard
Jun 21, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Jun 21, 2024F758Implement 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.EStandard
Jun 21, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Jun 21, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Jun 21, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jun 21, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 21, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Jun 21, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.HStandard
Jun 21, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Jun 21, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Jun 21, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedEStandard
Jun 21, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionEStandard
Jun 21, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Jun 21, 2024F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.DStandard
Jun 21, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.KComplaint
Apr 18, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Apr 18, 2023F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DComplaint
Apr 18, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Apr 18, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Apr 18, 2023F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F758Implement 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.DStandard
Apr 18, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 18, 2023F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.CStandard
Mar 4, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Mar 4, 2022F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
Mar 4, 2022F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.FStandard
Mar 4, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 4, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Mar 4, 2022F758Implement 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.EStandard
Mar 4, 2022F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Mar 4, 2022F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.EStandard
Mar 4, 2022F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Mar 4, 2022F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard
Mar 4, 2022F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Mar 4, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 4, 2022F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 4, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Mar 4, 2022F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EStandard
Mar 4, 2022F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard
Mar 4, 2022F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 9 enforcement actions against this facility, including 8 civil money penalties totaling $96,079 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 21 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 31, 2024Fine$12,048—
Jun 21, 2024Payment Denial—Jul 31, 2024 · 21 days
Jun 21, 2024Fine$61,097—
Sep 11, 2023Fine$10,586—
Aug 28, 2023Fine$2,823—
Aug 21, 2023Fine$2,470—
Aug 14, 2023Fine$2,117—
Aug 7, 2023Fine$1,764—
Jul 17, 2023Fine$3,174—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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