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LIFE CARE CENTER OF RENO

RENO, NV · Medicare-certified · 198 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

LIFE CARE CENTER OF RENO has a 1 out of 5 overall star rating, with 1-star health inspections and special focus facility/candidate status; it also had $22,885 in fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.9075 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $22,885special focus facility

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9075.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.17
Licensed practical nurses
0.72
Nurse aides
2.02
Weekend nursing
3.17

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%

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%11.5%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4%3.4%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3.9%8.6%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

8.3%3.6%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

4.8%14.8%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

13.6%0%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—4.2%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

36.4%17.9%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.7%1.4%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

17.6%39.3%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

4.5%9.1%Worsening

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%96.6%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—77%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

90.2%88.9%Worsening

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 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 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 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. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $14,175 was recorded.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,710 was recorded.

  3. STAFFING

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

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 26 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $22,885 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 20, 2026

    $14,175
  • Federal fine

    Jul 20, 2026

    $8,710

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
121.5 residents on an average day (61% 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.