La Vida Llena

Nursing Home

10501 Lagrima De Oro Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111 · Bernalillo County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 2.9 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 2.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

0Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
21Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$0Federal fines, last 3 years (0 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: December 22, 2025.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (505) 296-6700 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.92 hours · state avg 3.58, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.80 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.41 hours · state avg 3.14
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
60.9% · state avg 53.5%
RN turnover (yearly)
60%
Administrators who left (yearly)
2

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In New Mexico, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Turquoise Care Community Benefit.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
325035
Certified beds
58
Average residents per day
49.9
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
First certified
March 28, 1983
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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