Bright Life

Overview of Bright Life

Make your best years count at Bright Life, an idyllic assisted living community in Reno, NV, that offers personal care. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community promotes a nurturing environment. Here, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock.

Fun activities and enriching social events are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Medication assistance is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, accompanied by its high-quality services and cozy amenities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #103 / 319Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 319 homes we track in Nevada for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nevada facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #201 / 278Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 278 homes we track in Nevada for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nevada facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
5 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #343 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 403 homes we track in Nevada for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nevada facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
19 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #190 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th out of 259 homes we track in Nevada for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
70% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Nevada average: 81.5%
Occupied beds
7 / 10

About this community

Awards

Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2020, 2021, 2022
2023)
Best of Reno (2023, 2024
2025)
Community Choice Award – #1 in Reno & Sparks

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 23, 2020
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number0087070

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bright Life is administered by Ernesto Beltejar Jr.

Type Of Units

Independent Living
0 units
Assisted Living Beds (Low Income) Units designated for residents who qualify for low-income assistance programs.
0 units
Assisted Living
10 units
Total beds
10 units

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Friday 8am- 5:30pm

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Inspection History

In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance performs unannounced onsite surveys to evaluate resident safety and care quality.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 11 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nevada state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1165 This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (11 vs. NV avg 65).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.23.67 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NV avg 3.67).↓ 67% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 921 This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the Nevada average (9 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Places of interest near Bright Life

Address 8.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Reno's city center to Bright Life's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Reno

Info below is compiled from the NV Dept. of Health & Human Services, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Licensed beds for memory care or secured dementia units from state or unit-type data.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Cascades of the Sierra
AL
IL
MC
RC
Spanish Springs
150
Facility 150
NV AVG 41
Rank #18 / 319
Yes
21
Facility 21
NV AVG 46
Rank #335 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (120), Alzheimer's Care (30)
18
Facility 18
NV AVG 14
Rank #93 / 278
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #214 / 259
30
Facility 30
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #14 / 95
32
154
Facility 154
NV AVG 62
Rank #222 / 233
4.8
Facility 4.8
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #178 / 233
Christopher Gardner
Clearwater at Rancharrah
AL
MC
RC
Reno
142
Facility 142
NV AVG 41
Rank #30 / 319
Yes
47
Facility 47
NV AVG 46
Rank #210 / 403
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
NV AVG 14
Rank #262 / 278
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #135 / 259
38
Facility 38
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #12 / 95
8
49
Facility 49
NV AVG 62
Rank #140 / 233
6.1
Facility 6.1
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #201 / 233
Apolinario Gozon
Volante Senior Living of Reno
AL
IL
MC
Reno
134
Facility 134
NV AVG 41
Rank #33 / 319
Yes
75
Facility 75
NV AVG 46
Rank #19 / 403
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #225 / 278
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #143 / 259
32
Facility 32
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #13 / 95
5
69
Facility 69
NV AVG 62
Rank #176 / 233
13.8
Facility 13.8
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #233 / 233
Timothy Grafton
Bright Life
AL
Reno
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 41
Rank #103 / 319
No
19
Facility 19
NV AVG 46
Rank #343 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (10)
5
Facility 5
NV AVG 14
Rank #201 / 278
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #190 / 259
-9
11
Facility 11
NV AVG 62
Rank #46 / 233
1.2
Facility 1.2
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #35 / 233
Ernesto Beltejar Jr.
Saint Anne’s Group Home
AL
Reno (West University)
7
Facility 7
NV AVG 41
Rank #264 / 319
No
12
Facility 12
NV AVG 46
Rank #375 / 403
Independent Living (2), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (5)
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #225 / 278
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #1 / 259
-3
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 62
Rank #14 / 233
1.0
Facility 1.0
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #26 / 233
Alan Barcelon

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Bright Life is located in Reno, Nevada.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nevada.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+
General Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
NV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+
General Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NV

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NV

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NV

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Life

Is Bright Life in a walkable area?

Bright Life has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Bright Life's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Bright Life's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bright Life?

Bright Life's occupancy is 70%.

How long has Bright Life been in business?

Bright Life has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bright Life?

No, Bright Life has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Bright Life?

Ernesto Beltejar Jr. is the administrator of Bright Life.

How many beds does Bright Life have?

Bright Life has 10 beds.

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