The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas: Staffing, Turnover, and Inspection Record
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas is a 162-bed government-run nursing home in Las Vegas, New Mexico. In the CMS August 2026 release it reported 2.78 nurse aide hours per resident per day, 26% above the New Mexico average of 2.21, and 25.4% nursing staff turnover (New Mexico average 53.3%).
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
3695 Hot Springs BoulevardLas Vegas, NM 87701
San Miguel County
CMS Care Compare, August 2026 release
How many staff hours residents get
CMS reports staffing as hours per resident per day, from the payroll records each home submits. At The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas, nurse aides logged 2.78 hours per resident per day, 26% above the New Mexico average. With about 107 residents a day, that works out to roughly 299 aide hours a day, or about 37 eight-hour aide shifts across day, evening, and night. On weekends, total nursing hours per resident ran 6% below the all-days figure.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Mexico avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse aides (CNAs) | 2.78 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff | 4.08 | 3.53 | 3.86 |
| All nursing staff, weekends | 3.82 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
CMS Care Compare, August 2026 release: reported staffing hours from Payroll-Based Journal data, and CMS state and US averages.
Staff turnover
25.4% of nursing staff at The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas left over the year CMS measured, against a New Mexico average of 53.3% and a US average of 45.8%. Registered nurse turnover was 29.4%.
Inspections and penalties
State inspectors last completed a standard health inspection on Dec 12, 2025. The most recent inspection cycle, which also counts complaint and infection-control inspections from the past 12 months, found 13 health deficiencies (New Mexico average 17.8). CMS lists 1 fine totaling $18,353 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.
| Inspection date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | Fine | $18,353 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days from Sep 25, 2024 |
CMS Penalties file, August 2026 release. A payment denial stops Medicare and Medicaid payment for new admissions for the days shown.
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every nursing home from one to five stars overall and on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas holds 5 of 5 overall; the New Mexico average is 2.9.
About The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
- Ownership: Government - State
- Legal name: State of New Mexico
- Medicare and Medicaid certified since: Sep 29, 1995
- Councils: resident and family councils
- Area: rural
Nursing homes near The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
The closest homes by distance, with the same CMS figures. Select a column to sort.
| La Vida Buena Healthcare Las Vegas | 1.4 | 102 | 1.75 | 2.78 | 40.7% | 2 | $105,374 |
| Santa Fe Care Center Santa Fe · many days without an RN | 40.1 | 120 | 0.30 | 0.30 | — | 1 | $25,562 |
| Casa Real Santa Fe · Special Focus Facility | 40.1 | 118 | 2.23 | 3.63 | 61.9% | — | $153,051 |
| Taos Healthcare Taos | 55.9 | 100 | 1.72 | 2.96 | 33.3% | 4 | None |
| Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation Los Alamos · abuse citation | 62.0 | 64 | 2.06 | 3.09 | 54.2% | 2 | $91,403 |
| Colfax General LTC Springer | 63.8 | 33 | 1.76 | 2.60 | 67.9% | 5 | None |
Aide hrs and all nurse hrs are staff hours per resident per day. Fines are the CMS total for the last three years. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over a year. All figures from CMS Care Compare.
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Source: CMS Care Compare Provider Information, State and US Averages, and Penalties files, August 2026 release. Figures are as CMS publishes them; check Medicare Care Compare for the latest. Methodology.