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Cascades of the Sierra
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Spanish Springs, NV
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Cascades of the Sierra

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Spanish Springs, NV
275 Neighborhood Way, Spanish Springs, NV 89441 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cascades of the Sierra

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Cascades of the Sierra offers assisted living, continuing care retirement community services, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Spanish Springs, NV. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With multiple care levels on one campus, Cascades of the Sierra can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 150 beds, and Christopher Gardner serves as the administrator.

The Mosaic Memory Care Program supports the community’s memory care services, while the EverWell program provides a structured wellness offering. Residents can use the fitness center, walk-in pool, courtyards, walking paths, movie theater, arts and crafts studio, game room, salon services, and weekly live entertainment.

Restaurant-style dining includes fine dining and bistro-style venues, giving residents on-site meal settings beyond a single dining room. Scheduled transportation is available for local appointments and trips, and pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet.

Facility Direct Line (775) 424-5400
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 150 Rank #9 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 285 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

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 #87 / 256Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 256 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.
18 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #298 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 298th out of 363 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.
21 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #188 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 232 homes we track in Nevada for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. 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.
64% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Nevada average: 79.3%
Occupied beds
96 / 150

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 7, 2009
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cascades of the Sierra is administered by Christopher Gardner.

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
120 units
Alzheimer's Care
30 units
Total beds
150 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency alert systems in apartments.
Safety Features24-hour staffing and emergency assistance.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Live Entertainment
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Movie Theater
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Scheduled Transportation
Salon
Activities
Wellness ProgramEverWell program
Branded ProgramsMosaic Memory Care Program

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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 2010 · 16 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. 154 deficiencies 32 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 2010 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (137% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (31% 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. 15465 This facility has 137% more total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (154 vs. NV avg 65).↑ 137% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.83.67 This facility has 31% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (4.8 vs. NV avg 3.67).↑ 31% 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. 3221 This facility has had 52% more total inspections than the Nevada average (32 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 52% more
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Managed by Chris Gardner

Executive Director

25 years of experience

Chris Gardner is the Executive Director at Cascades of the Sierra, bringing 25 years of experience serving seniors. He holds a master’s degree in Health Services Administration and is nationally licensed as a Health Services Administrator. Chris is dedicated to building a strong leadership team to establish Cascades of the Sierra as the premier senior living provider in Northern Nevada.

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Spanish Springs's city center to Cascades of the Sierra's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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Cascades of the Sierra
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
Spanish Springs
150
Facility 150
NV AVG 33
Rank #9 / 285
Yes
21
Facility 21
NV AVG 45
Rank #298 / 363
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (120), Alzheimer's Care (30)
18
Facility 18
NV AVG 14
Rank #87 / 256
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
NV AVG 79.3%
Rank #188 / 232
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 33
Rank #19 / 285
Yes
47
Facility 47
NV AVG 45
Rank #190 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
NV AVG 14
Rank #243 / 256
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
NV AVG 79.3%
Rank #116 / 232
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 33
Rank #22 / 285
Yes
75
Facility 75
NV AVG 45
Rank #17 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #207 / 256
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
NV AVG 79.3%
Rank #121 / 232
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
Atria Summit Ridge
AL
IL
RC
Reno
85
Facility 85
NV AVG 33
Rank #48 / 285
Yes
41
Facility 41
NV AVG 45
Rank #220 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
NV AVG 14
Rank #28 / 256
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
NV AVG 79.3%
Rank #98 / 232
-26
141
Facility 141
NV AVG 62
Rank #219 / 233
5.4
Facility 5.4
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #192 / 233
Brian Newman
Saint Anne’s Group Home
AL
Reno (West University)
7
Facility 7
NV AVG 33
Rank #230 / 285
No
12
Facility 12
NV AVG 45
Rank #335 / 363
Independent Living (2), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (5)
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #207 / 256
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NV AVG 79.3%
Rank #1 / 232
-3
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 62
Rank #14 / 233
1.0
Facility 1.0
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #26 / 233
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Cascades of the Sierra is located in Spanish Springs, 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).
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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 Cascades of the Sierra

Is Cascades of the Sierra in a walkable area?

Cascades of the Sierra has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Cascades of the Sierra's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Cascades of the Sierra's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Cascades of the Sierra?

Cascades of the Sierra's occupancy is 64%.

How long has Cascades of the Sierra been in business?

Cascades of the Sierra has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Cascades of the Sierra have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cascades of the Sierra on this page.

Are pets allowed at Cascades of the Sierra?

Yes, Cascades of the Sierra allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Cascades of the Sierra?

Christopher Gardner is the administrator of Cascades of the Sierra.

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