ElderGrade
B

81.2/100

Above average

The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas

3695 Hot Springs Boulevard, Las Vegas, NM 87701

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in San Miguel County (505) 454-2100
Certified beds
176
Occupancy
61%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $18,353 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

24.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

27/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.63 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 6% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 25% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $18,353 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.08 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.63 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.82 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 25.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 12, 2025 (8 months ago).

F Dec 12, 2025 F0728

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 12, 2025 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0636

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
JARAMILLO, CHARLES Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MARTINEZ, DARLENE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JARAMILLO, CHARLES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas

What is the ElderGrade for The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas? +

The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas holds an ElderGrade of B (81.2 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas? +

Residents receive an average of 4.08 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 26 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Nm Behavioral Health Institute At Las Vegas is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.