Nursing Home in Las Vegas, NM · CMS Data August 2026

The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas

How Does the NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas Rate?

The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas is a 162-bed government-owned nursing home in Las Vegas, NM. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 12, 2025, cited 13 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 5 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 4.1 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 13
Certified beds: 162

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

3695 Hot Springs Boulevard
Las Vegas, NM 87701

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	5 of 5	Much above average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Staffing	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	4.1 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.6 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.8 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	3.8 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	25%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	29%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Last standard health inspection	December 12, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	13
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $18,353
Payment denials in the past 3 years	1

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	43%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	24%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	7.3%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	4.0%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	7.1%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.6%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	6.8%	13%	Lower than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Certified beds	162
Average residents per day	107
Ownership	Government - State
Legal business name	STATE OF NEW MEXICO
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	September 1995
Councils	Resident council and family council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and New Mexico's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-866-451-2901) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in New Mexico.