The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas

San Miguel · NM · Government - State · 162 certified beds · CCN 325104 · STATE OF NEW MEXICO


The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas operates 162 certified beds in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1995-09-29. It averages 107.4 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas?

CMS lists 26 health-inspection deficiencies for The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas since 2023-07-21, 22 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-12-12.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-12-12F0728, F0835Ensure 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. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F
2025-12-12F0657, F0730, F0761Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / 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.E
2025-12-12F0628, F0636, F0655, F0656, F0658, F0685, F0806, F0842Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-08-23F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-08-23F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-08-23F0686, F0689, F0804, F0806, F0825, F0947Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E
2024-08-23F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2023-07-21F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E
2023-07-21F0689, F0760Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2023-07-21F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.B

Why was The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-23Fine$18,353

Has The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-09-259

How is The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas staffed?

MeasureThis facilityNM average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.079893.53305
Total nursing staff turnover (%)25.453.3
Average number of residents per day107.484.9

Who owns The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas?

The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas is registered with CMS as Government - State, operates under the legal business name STATE OF NEW MEXICO.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEJARAMILLO, CHARLES, MARTINEZ, DARLENEsince 04/01/2015
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSTATE OF NEW MEXICO, JARAMILLO, CHARLESsince 08/24/2009

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