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Life Care Center of South Las Vegas

2325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Clark County · (702) 798-7990

120 certified beds, about 115 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2000

Special Focus Facility candidate Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 295076 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 27, 2026, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Nevada average is 9.7, the national average 9.2).

Of 36 health citations since November 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $27,378 in the last three years; the largest was $27,378, and the latest is dated May 27, 2026.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.84 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Nevada and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.45 of those hours.

31.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Nevada average 45.1%).

CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 36 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
33D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 27, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
  1. J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) blood glucose (BG) levels were obtained on admission, 2) discharge summary recommendations for diabetes management were discussed or clarified with the attending physician, and orders for BG monitoring and Insulin sliding scale were obtained for a resident with type one diabetes mellitus, 3) BG levels were obtained during a change of condition, and 4) the facility had a clear diabetes management process or protocol for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 161). The deficient practice potentially resulted in diabetic-related complication requiring hospitalization.
  2. J
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    F711 · Nursing and Physician Services · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure the attending physician conducted an independent, thorough review of a hospital discharge summary for a resident admitted with Type one diabetes mellitus for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 161). The deficient practice resulted in the resident experiencing diabetic-related complications which required rehospitalization.
  3. D
    Honor 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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms and bathrooms were in good repair for 9 of 72 resident rooms. The deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact on the residents' quality of life.
  4. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure care and management of a resident's intravenous line (IV) were included in the resident's baseline care plan for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 171). The deficient practice placed the resident at risk for infection.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for an indwelling catheter for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 2). The deficient practice placed the resident at risk for a urinary tract infection (UTI).
  6. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure care and management orders were entered for a resident who was admitted with an intravenous (IV) line for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 171). The deficient practice placed the resident at risk for infection.
  7. D
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    F730 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure an annual performance evaluation for 2 of 2 Certified Nurse Aides (CNA1 and CNA2) was completed at least once every 12 months. The deficient practice had the potential to limit the facility's ability to evaluate competency, identify training needs and allow performance deficits to go unaddressed.
  8. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) indication for use for psychotropic medications were appropriate 2) side effect and behavior monitoring was in place 3) an informed consent was obtained for psychotropic medication use and 4) an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Assessment was conducted for 1 of 40 sampled residents (R174). The deficient practiced placed the resident at risk of unnecessary medication use and potential adverse side effects.
  9. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a sanitary manner. The deficient practice placed residents at risk for foodborne illness.
  10. D
    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    F825 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure orders for physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) were followed for 3 of 40 sampled residents(Residents 63, 73 and 169) and speech therapy (ST) for 1 of 40 sampled residents (Resident 48). The deficient practice placed the residents at a potential for slower progression towards goals.
April 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    F627 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · no revisit needed May 26, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a discharge was completed including a home health referral was accepted by an agency prior to discharging for a resident requiring wound dressing changes for one of five sampled residents (Resident 2). The deficient practice placed the resident at risk for wound complications including infection.
  2. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · no revisit needed May 26, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure scheduled showers were provided for residents who were assessed to require assistance with showers for 3 of 5 sampled residents (Residents 3, 4 and 5). The deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact on the residents' quality of life.
  3. D
    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
    F776 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · no revisit needed May 26, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure a physician order for computed tomography (CT) scan was carried out for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident 1). The deficient practice had the potential to delay or negatively impact the resident's plan of care.
June 13, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to properly date resident drink containers in 2 of 2 nourishment refrigerators and employee food stored in the resident freezer. This deficient practice has the potential to lead bacterial growth and foodborne illnesses.
  2. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to maintain dignity for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 362). The deficient practice had the potential to result in unnecessary disclosure of resident care needs and failed to promote respect and individuality.
  3. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure an incident of resident elopement was reported to the State Agency (SA) within the required timeframe for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 84). The deficient practice had the potential to place residents at risk for further incidents and to not be adequately protected.
  4. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure a resident baseline care plan fit the needs for 1 of 24 residents. The deficient practice had the potential to significantly impact the resident's well-being and safety.
  5. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure incontinent care was provided to a dependent resident who was soiled, wet, and had requested assistance for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 111). This deficient practice had the potential to result in skin breakdown, infections, discomfort, and a diminished quality of life. Resident 111 (R111) R111 was admitted on [DATE] and discharged on 04/02/2025 with diagnoses including multiple sclerosis, difficulty walking, and need for assistance with personal care. On 06/04/2025 the State Agency received a report detailing concerns related to R111. The report alleged R111 had been left in a soiled incontinence brief for several hours on 03/17/2025 while at the facility. An admission minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented R111: [...]
  6. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to obtain physician orders for 2 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 84 and Resident 51) and schedule a follow-up appointment as recommended for 1of 24 sampled residents (Resident 51). The deficient practice had the potential for inappropriate discharge and to delay treatment and healing of a fracture.
  7. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure weekly weights were obtained in accordance with physician's order for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 3). The failure potentially delayed identification of a significant weight change, nutritional re-assessment by a Registered Dietitian (RD) and appropriate interventions by the inter-disciplinary team (IDT).
  8. D
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    F694 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to: 1) follow a physician order for intravenous (IV) site care and 2) obtain a physician order for the use or removal of IV access for 2 of 24 sampled residents (Residents 9 and 261). This deficient practice had the potential to result in infection, phlebitis, infiltration, and compromised venous access.
  9. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and document review the facility failed to ensure it was free of a medication error rate of less than five percent (%) for four residents (Resident 88, 29, 361, and 94). The deficient practice posed a potential risk of injury or harm to the resident.
  10. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 21, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to dispose expired medications. This deficient practice has the potential to cause adverse reactions or worsened health conditions to residents.
January 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure medications were secured in 1 of 2 central supply rooms. The deficient practice had the potential risk of unauthorized access to medications, theft, or misuse of medication within the facility.
  2. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to complete a nutritional assessment including food preferences within 72-hours of admission per facility policy for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident 2). The failure to honor resident food preferences could potentially cause residents to lose interest in eating their meals.
August 9, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
  1. D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    F622 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a safe discharge was planned and occurred for 2 of 2 unsampled residents (R214 and R219). This deficient practice had the potential for residents to be placed in an improper home setting and not receive the required care.
  2. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record and document review, the facility failed to ensure comprehensive care plans were implemented for the management of falls for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 50). The deficient practice had the potential for staff not to provide personalized care for the resident.
  3. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure scheduled showers were provided to dependent residents for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 246) and 2 unsampled residents (Residents 215 and 213). This deficient practice could potentially compromise resident hygiene and comfort, and increase the risk of skin breakdown and infections.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a urinary catheter had appropriate diagnosis and a bladder training program was implemented for 1 of 24 sampled residents. The deficient practice had the potential for increased risk of infection.
  5. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure the ordered fluid restriction was followed for a dialysis dependent resident and the actual fluid intake or consumption was monitored for 1 of 24 sampled residents (Resident 14). The deficient practice could have the potential to result in adverse health outcomes, including fluid overload, increased blood pressure, and complications related to the resident's dialysis treatment.
  6. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to account for narcotics (opioid) signed out on the controlled drug record for one unsampled resident (R213). The deficient practice had the potential to delay a resident's pain management and increase the risk for physical and psychosocial harm.
  7. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a physician order to discontinue medication was completed for 1 of 24 sampled residents. The deficient practice had the potential for adverse effects on the resident and unnecessary medications.
  8. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure it was free of a medication error rate of five percent (%) or greater for one unsampled resident (Resident 37). Failure to administer medications as prescribed could have delayed the therapeutic treatment for the resident.
  9. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 10, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure stored foods were labeled and dated and food items were stored properly. This deficient practice posed a potential risk to safety and health standards which could lead to contamination, inadequate storage, and place residents at risk of foodborne illness.
November 15, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention interventions were included in the baseline care plan of a resident who was at risk for falls for 1 of 10 sampled residents (Resident 7). The deficient practice potentially contributed to an actual fall.
  2. D
    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 4, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to 1) document evidence at discharge of medication education, instructions, and reconciliation, 2) follow-up for durable medical equipment (DME) recommendation, and 3) lacked a physician's discharge summary for 1 of 10 sampled residents (Resident 9). The deficient practice potentially contributed to the resident's lack of knowledge regarding their medication and delayed the resident from obtaining the recommended medical equipment.

Fire safety inspections

69 fire safety citations on file: 26 on May 27, 2026, 22 on June 13, 2025, 19 on August 9, 2024, 2 on February 23, 2024.

Every fire safety citation69 citations
  1. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    E 7 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
    E 25 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Develop a communication plan.
    E 29 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    E 30 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    E 31 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    E 32 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    K 341 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    K 521 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
    K 111 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. E
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. E
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. E
    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    K 912 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. E
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. D
    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    K 346 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. D
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · May 27, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. F
    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    E 6 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. F
    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    E 15 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. F
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  30. E
    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    E 7 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  31. E
    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    E 13 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  32. E
    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    E 20 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  33. E
    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    E 30 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  34. E
    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
    E 34 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  35. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  36. E
    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    K 341 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  37. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  38. E
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  39. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  40. D
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  41. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  42. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  43. D
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  44. D
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  45. D
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  46. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  47. D
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  48. D
    Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
    K 791 · June 13, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  49. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  50. F
    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    E 15 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  51. F
    Develop a communication plan.
    E 29 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  52. F
    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    E 32 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  53. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  54. F
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  55. F
    Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
    K 751 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  56. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  57. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  58. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  59. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  60. E
    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    E 6 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  61. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  62. E
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  63. D
    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    E 7 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  64. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  65. D
    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    K 346 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  66. D
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  67. D
    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
    K 908 · August 9, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  68. E
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · February 23, 2024 · Not yet corrected
  69. E
    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
    K 700 · February 23, 2024 · Not yet corrected

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
May 27, 2026Fine $27,378

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeNevadaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.844.343.86
Registered nurses0.451.120.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.453.863.42
Nurse aides2.09
Licensed practical nurses1.29
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)31.4%45.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover52.9%43.4%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.84 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.99 on weekdays and 3.45 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.87 in April to June 2025 to 3.84 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.840.453.993.45 0.0%0 of 90115
Oct to Dec 20253.870.494.023.47 0.0%0 of 92112
Jul to Sep 20253.950.574.103.57 0.0%0 of 92109
Apr to Jun 20253.870.504.103.30 0.0%0 of 91112
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Nevada, Jan to Mar 20263.880.854.053.462.7%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Nevada

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Nevada, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$21.87$18.80 to $23.078,100
LPNs and LVNs$36.62$31.70 to $38.263,350
Registered nurses$49.84$41.76 to $57.8227,070
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeNevadaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.012.613.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.60.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.12.03.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.71.81.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.513.514.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.15.44.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.917.115.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
19.123.223.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
11.69.612.0

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Life Care Center of South Las Vegas's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (47.6% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

47.6% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Nevada: 9 better, 7 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 71 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

12.5% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Nevada: 0 better, 5 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 91 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

9.4% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Nevada: 1 better, 0 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 56 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

63.6% this home

Median of homes: Nevada60.3% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 55 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

1.5% this home

Median of homes: Nevada0.4% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 132 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Nevada1.6% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 132 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Nevada91.8% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 16 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: SOUTH LAS VEGAS MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Developers Investment Company IncDirect ownership interestOrganization05/01/2016
Butner, NancyManaging control - governing bodyIndividual09/16/2018
Minor, JeffreyManaging control - governing bodyIndividual07/18/2022
Smith, NicoleManaging control - governing bodyIndividual10/01/2024
Cross, CindyCorporate officerIndividual12/01/1997
Lay, LisaCorporate officerIndividual02/09/2018
Swanker, RichardCorporate officerIndividual04/01/2011
Thurmond, JoanCorporate officerIndividual09/22/2000
Developers Investment Company IncOperational/managerial controlOrganization05/01/2016
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Operational/managerial controlOrganization12/01/1997
South Las Vegas Medical Investors LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization12/01/1997
Butner, NancyOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/16/2018
Elmesallati, HusameddinOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/01/2026
Fletcher, ToddOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/13/2024
Minor, JeffreyOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/18/2022
Preston, AubreyOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/13/2024
Smith, NicoleOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/01/2024
Ziegler, JamesOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/13/2024
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization02/25/2025
South Las Vegas Medical Investors LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization05/21/2026
South Las Vegas Real Estate Investors, LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization05/21/2026
Elmesallati, HusameddinAdp of the SNFIndividual07/15/2026
Minor, JeffreyAdp of the SNFIndividual02/25/2025
Preston, ForrestAdp of the SNFIndividual05/21/2026

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  2. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2026: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2026: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
  4. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2026: "Honor 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."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.45 hours per resident per day, below the Nevada average of 3.86.

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Common questions

What is Life Care Center of South Las Vegas's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Life Care Center of South Las Vegas 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Life Care Center of South Las Vegas get at its last inspection?
10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 27, 2026. The Nevada average is 9.7.
Has Life Care Center of South Las Vegas been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $27,378 in the last three years.
Does Life Care Center of South Las Vegas accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Life Care Center of South Las Vegas?
CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: SOUTH LAS VEGAS MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC.

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