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2325 E. Harmon Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Clark County
All 30 nursing homes in Las Vegas, NV (23 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 295076 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Life Care Center of South Las Vegas a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Life Care Center of South Las Vegas as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Nevada average of 3.3.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.87 hours per resident per day at Life Care Center of South Las Vegas, about the same as the Nevada median of 3.94 (US median: 3.72). About 0.47 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.49 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 33.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Nevada median 43%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Life Care Center of South Las Vegas: Medicare and Medicaid
Life Care Center of South Las Vegas is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Nevada's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 27, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 36 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 36 citations at Life Care Center of South Las Vegas across 6 inspection dates, 15 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on May 27, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (12) and pharmacy service (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level J, May 27, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 27, 2026 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
JEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
DHonor 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.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
April 13, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
June 13, 2025 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure 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.
January 22, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
August 9, 2024 · 9 citations · includes complaint inspection
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
November 15, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Questions to ask on a tour of Life Care Center of South Las Vegas
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on May 27, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 13, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $17,796 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Fine | $17,796 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Life Care Center of South Las Vegas
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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- 1.9 mi
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Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center Las VegasEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 45m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 194 Life Care Centers of America nursing homes ›
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