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LIFE CARE CENTER OF RENO

RENO, NV · Medicare-certified · 198 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7159 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. 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

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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.