The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALTA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
RENO, NV · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
In good standing
For-profit
3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections and staffing are 3 stars, quality measures are 2 stars, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.39 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3851 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3851.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.00
- Weekend nursing
- 3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.9%13%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%9.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%4.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%5.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
34.9%30.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
35.9%13.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.6%25.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%0.6%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.3%16.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.2%1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $39,166 in total fines.
- $39,166
Federal fine
Jul 24, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 161.4 residents on an average day (90% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 25 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.