Morningstar of Sparks
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sparks, NV

Morningstar of Sparks

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sparks, NV

Overview of Morningstar of Sparks

At 2360 Wingfield Hills Dr in Sparks, Nevada, Morningstar of Sparks has been running for 16 years. It’s a 112-bed community with three levels of care under one roof: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. That matters for a family thinking ahead because a resident can move from one level to the next without packing up and leaving.

The neighborhood isn’t especially walkable (Walk Score 27), so plan on driving for most errands. Downtown Sparks is about 6 miles away, and hospitals and pharmacies aren’t far. The building is at 87% occupancy, with 97 of its 112 beds filled.

Money matters here too. Independent living starts at $3,995 a month. Assisted living runs $4,650, and memory care is $5,350. Each jump in price lines up with a jump in the level of support a resident gets.

Day to day, residents get nursing services and staff around the clock, plus respite care if a family just needs a short-term stay while they figure out next steps. The community leans into food as something more than fuel: scratch-made seasonal menus and real accommodations for low-sodium, sugar-free, vegetarian, low-fat, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.

There’s a fitness center, a bistro with a bar, a game room, a salon, and a library. Outdoor space gives people somewhere to sit that isn’t a hallway. Pets are welcome too. On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to circle around a familiar set of areas: medication management, staffing and credentials, food service, documentation and care planning, resident rights, and environmental safety.

Morningstar of Sparks is simply a place built for families who want room to grow into more care over time, without starting the search over from scratch.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 112 Rank #50 / 319Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th 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.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #104 / 278Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th 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.
16 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #314 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th 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.
27 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #117 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th 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.
87% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Nevada average: 80.2%
Occupied beds
97 / 112

About this community

Awards

Best of Senior Living 2024 by APlaceforMom.com
Best of Reno 2025 by the Choice Awards

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 24, 2009
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number5192-AGC-27

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsEmergency call systems in suites
Safety FeaturesHandicap-accessible bathrooms, emergency call systems

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Bistro
Game Room
Salon
Library
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Dining Experience

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$3,995 per month
AL$4,650 per month
MC$5,350 per month

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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 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 107 deficiencies

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 2014 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (65% 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. 10765 This facility has 65% more total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (107 vs. NV avg 65).↑ 65% worse

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Address 6.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sparks's city center to Morningstar of Sparks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Sparks

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. 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 41
Rank #50 / 319
Yes
27
Facility 27
NV AVG 46
Rank #314 / 403
-
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 14
Rank #104 / 278
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #117 / 259
--17
107
Facility 107
NV AVG 62
Rank #208 / 233
6.3
Facility 6.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #205 / 233
-
Kiley Ranch Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Sparks
104
Facility 104
NV AVG 41
Rank #56 / 319
Yes
8
Facility 8
NV AVG 46
Rank #388 / 403
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #225 / 278
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #166 / 259
-
24
Facility 24
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #20 / 95
6
68
Facility 68
NV AVG 62
Rank #175 / 233
11.3
Facility 11.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #229 / 233
Stacey Taylor
Brookdale Vista
AL
Sparks
74
Facility 74
NV AVG 41
Rank #74 / 319
Yes
40
Facility 40
NV AVG 46
Rank #253 / 403
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
NV AVG 14
Rank #2 / 278
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #187 / 259
A+-23
159
Facility 159
NV AVG 62
Rank #224 / 233
6.9
Facility 6.9
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #210 / 233
Molly Ratfield
Sheltering Arms Care Home
AL
RESC
Sparks
6
Facility 6
NV AVG 41
Rank #277 / 319
No
49
Facility 49
NV AVG 46
Rank #195 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (6)
5
Facility 5
NV AVG 14
Rank #201 / 278
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #126 / 259
--5
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 62
Rank #62 / 233
3.2
Facility 3.2
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #122 / 233
Nelia Buendia
Pleasant Care Group Home
AL
Sparks
5
Facility 5
NV AVG 41
Rank #308 / 319
No
73
Facility 73
NV AVG 46
Rank #30 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (5)
22
Facility 22
NV AVG 14
Rank #75 / 278
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #1 / 259
--18
72
Facility 72
NV AVG 62
Rank #177 / 233
4.0
Facility 4.0
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #147 / 233
Freda T. Castro

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Morningstar of Sparks 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 Morningstar of Sparks

Is Morningstar of Sparks in a walkable area?

Morningstar of Sparks has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Morningstar of Sparks?

According to NV state health department records, Morningstar of Sparks's license number is 5192-AGC-27.

When does Morningstar of Sparks's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Morningstar of Sparks's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Morningstar of Sparks?

Morningstar of Sparks's occupancy is 87%.

How long has Morningstar of Sparks been in business?

Morningstar of Sparks has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Morningstar of Sparks?

Yes, Morningstar of Sparks allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Morningstar of Sparks have?

Morningstar of Sparks has 112 beds.

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