Brookdale Vista

Brookdale Vista

Overview of Brookdale Vista

Brookdale Vista stands as an embodiment of upscale assisted living communities, located in the heart of Sparks, Nevada. This prime location provides easy access to shopping centers, banks, hospitals, and physicians’ offices. A retirement life at Brookdale Vista isn’t just about comfortable living but is an invitation to an engaging social life brimming with creative projects, fitness classes, entertainment, and meaningful connections.

The Brookdale Vista community offers a supportive environment encouraging its residents to embrace a vibrant lifestyle. The property is well-provided with amenities imaginable for a fulfilling day. With supportive 24/7 on-site staff ready to assist with daily living tasks, residents can shift focus to enjoying activities and hobbies. The assisted living program extends further than health and wellness, providing an array of lifestyle services including access to shared spaces like a fireside living room, library, and an outdoor courtyard. A home-like environment is punctuated by cozy common areas and private residences, bathed in abundant natural light and equipped with convenient kitchen facilities. Cherish the golden years with Brookdale Vista, a community designed around your comfort and contentment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 74 Rank #42 / 254Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 42nd out of 254 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #2 / 221Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 2nd out of 221 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #171 / 286Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 171st out of 286 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
40 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #148 / 214Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 148th out of 214 assisted living communities we track in Nevada for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 214. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
73% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Nevada average: 79.4%
Occupied beds
54 / 74
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$3,875/Month

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 30, 1997
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Vista is administered by Molly Ratfield.

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
74 units
Total beds
74 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Piano
Activitiesfitness classes, social events, outings to local restaurants, outings to local shops
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals are served restaurant-style with a focus on creating memorable dining experiences.
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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 2009 · 17 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
159 deficiencies 23 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 2009 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (148% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (86% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 15964.0 This facility has 148% more total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (159 vs. NV avg 64).↑ 148% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.93.7 This facility has 86% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (6.9 vs. NV avg 3.7).↑ 86% worse

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. 2321.0 This facility has had 10% more total inspections than the Nevada average (23 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 336 - 384 / 484 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
Studio
1 / 4
Studio
1
336 - 384 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1
484 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Vista

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sparks's city center to Brookdale Vista's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.44 miles to nearest hospital (Northern Nevada Medical Center)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Morningstar of Sparks
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sparks
112
Facility 112
NV AVG 30
Rank #25 / 254
Yes
27
Facility 27
NV AVG 44
Rank #216 / 286
-
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 14
Rank #89 / 221
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #91 / 214
--17
107
Facility 107
NV AVG 62
Rank #193 / 214
6.3
Facility 6.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #190 / 214
-
Kiley Ranch Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Sparks
104
Facility 104
NV AVG 30
Rank #31 / 254
Yes
8
Facility 8
NV AVG 44
Rank #275 / 286
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #179 / 221
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #129 / 214
-
24
Facility 24
NV AVG 15.2
Rank #15 / 85
6
68
Facility 68
NV AVG 62
Rank #161 / 214
11.3
Facility 11.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #210 / 214
Stacey Taylor
Brookdale Vista
AL
Sparks
74
Facility 74
NV AVG 30
Rank #42 / 254
Yes
40
Facility 40
NV AVG 44
Rank #171 / 286
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
NV AVG 14
Rank #2 / 221
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #148 / 214
A+-23
159
Facility 159
NV AVG 62
Rank #207 / 214
6.9
Facility 6.9
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #194 / 214
Molly Ratfield
Sheltering Arms Care Home
AL
RESC
Sparks
6
Facility 6
NV AVG 30
Rank #214 / 254
No
49
Facility 49
NV AVG 44
Rank #132 / 286
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (6)
5
Facility 5
NV AVG 14
Rank #161 / 221
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #97 / 214
--5
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 62
Rank #57 / 214
3.2
Facility 3.2
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #115 / 214
Nelia Buendia
Pleasant Care Group Home
AL
Sparks
5
Facility 5
NV AVG 30
Rank #245 / 254
No
73
Facility 73
NV AVG 44
Rank #17 / 286
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (5)
22
Facility 22
NV AVG 14
Rank #62 / 221
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #1 / 214
--18
72
Facility 72
NV AVG 62
Rank #163 / 214
4.0
Facility 4.0
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #135 / 214
Freda T. Castro

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Brookdale Vista is located in Sparks, 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 Brookdale Vista

Is Brookdale Vista in a walkable area?

Brookdale Vista has a walk score of 40. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Brookdale Vista's license expire?

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

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Vista?

Brookdale Vista's occupancy is 73%.

How long has Brookdale Vista been in business?

Brookdale Vista has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Vista have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Vista on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Vista?

Yes, Brookdale Vista allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Vista?

Molly Ratfield is the administrator of Brookdale Vista.

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