The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
3695 Hot Springs Boulevard, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas Compares
The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas is a 176-bed government-owned nursing facility in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Mexico average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (42.4%) is above the New Mexico average of 14.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 176 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Las Vegas, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Mexico average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 42.4% — worse than the New Mexico average of 14.5% (192% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.4% — worse than the New Mexico average of 3.6% (103% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the New Mexico average of 5.4% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Mexico averages across 68 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas with other nursing homes in Las Vegas.
What keeps The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 42.4% here versus 14.5% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.4% here versus 3.6% across New Mexico. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 176 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The NM Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas's rating advantage in Las Vegas?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Las Vegas
Las Vegas sits in San Miguel County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Mexico as a whole (17.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,925 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 44.6 years
- Median household income
- $32,310
- Median home value
- $138,300
Demographics for San Miguel County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Las Vegas.
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