LIFE CARE CENTER OF RENO (Reno, NV) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with very weak health inspection results (1 star) despite stronger quality measures (4 stars) and moderate staffing (3 stars). It is a special focus facility candidate/flagged special focus, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.72 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: July 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7159.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.08
Licensed practical nurses
0.67
Nurse aides
1.97
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.5%5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%7.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.9%7.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.1%5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.7%19.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%1.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35%15.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.4%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.1%91.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to respect the resident’s right to choose a roommate or spouse and to give written notice before changing the room arrangement. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 559 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
119.7 residents on an average day (60% of 198 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.