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Sheltering Arms Care Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Sparks, NV
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Sheltering Arms Care Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Sparks, NV
1255 Loma Verde Ct, Sparks, NV 89436 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Sheltering Arms Care Home accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Sheltering Arms Care Home

Sheltering Arms Care Home is an idyllic assisted living community in Sparks, NV, that offers personal care. With its thoughtfully furnished living spaces and accessible amenities, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. The community also strives to provide a maintenance-free lifestyle with its exceptional support for residents’ daily living activities and household responsibilities.

Residents are encouraged to participate in engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests to prevent loneliness and isolation. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided, so residents can take their medications on time and travel to their appointments without worries. Promoting a nurturing environment, the community ensures residents are well-cared for during their stay.

Facility Direct Line (775) 870-1502
Facility Direct Line (775) 870-1502 HCQCComplaint@nvha.nv.gov

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
5
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #277 / 319Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
5 years in operation 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #195 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #126 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th 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.
Similar to the Nevada average: 81.5%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in Nevada homes 92 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 23, 2021
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CertificationsMI Endorsement

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sheltering Arms Care Home is administered by Nelia Buendia.

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
6 units
Total beds
6 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesFull sprinkler system, fire marshal compliant, safety and evacuation plan in place

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

2 services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:1

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyMonday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission CriteriaMedicaid Accepted

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wheelchair Accessible
Porch
Backyard Space
Activitiesgames, movie nights, gardening, weekend community outings to local parks and coffee shops
Wellness Programaround-the-clock care, CPR-certified caregivers
Specific ProgramsADL Assistance, Entertainment & Activities, Personalized Care Plans, Community Outings
Touring HoursMonday – Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday – Sunday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 16 deficiencies 5 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 2021 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (74% 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. 1662 This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (16 vs. NV avg 62).↓ 74% 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. 521 This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the Nevada average (5 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer
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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Sheltering Arms Care Home

Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sparks's city center to Sheltering Arms Care Home'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.
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.
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% -
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 #226 / 233
Stacey Taylor
Kiley Ranch
AL
MC
RC
Sparks
104
Facility 104
NV AVG 41
Rank #56 / 319
Yes
8
Facility 8
NV AVG 46
Rank #388 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (80), Alzheimer's Care (24)
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #225 / 278
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24
Facility 24
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #20 / 95
6--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% A+-28
159
Facility 159
NV AVG 62
Rank #224 / 233
5.7
Facility 5.7
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #208 / 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% --5
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 62
Rank #62 / 233
3.2
Facility 3.2
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #155 / 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% --22
72
Facility 72
NV AVG 62
Rank #177 / 233
3.3
Facility 3.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #157 / 233
Freda T. Castro
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Sheltering Arms Care Home 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 Sheltering Arms Care Home

Is Sheltering Arms Care Home in a walkable area?

Sheltering Arms Care Home has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Sheltering Arms Care Home's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Sheltering Arms Care Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sheltering Arms Care Home?

Sheltering Arms Care Home's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Sheltering Arms Care Home been in business?

Sheltering Arms Care Home has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sheltering Arms Care Home?

No, Sheltering Arms Care Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sheltering Arms Care Home?

Nelia Buendia is the administrator of Sheltering Arms Care Home.

How many beds does Sheltering Arms Care Home have?

Sheltering Arms Care Home has 6 beds.

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