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Desert Willow Post Acute
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Las Vegas, NV
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Desert Willow Post Acute

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Las Vegas, NV
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3450 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Desert Willow Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Desert Willow Post Acute

Desert Willow Post Acute sits at 3450 N Buffalo Dr in Las Vegas, tucked into Clark County. It’s a 155-bed nursing home and skilled nursing facility, and right now it’s running close to full: 151 of those beds are occupied, a 97 percent rate that tells you something about local demand. The neighborhood itself is only somewhat walkable (Walk Score 46), so plan on driving for most errands.

The average stay here is 49 days, which lands in that in-between zone. Not a quick in-and-out, not a permanent move either. It suggests a facility built to handle both short-term rehab and residents who need nursing support for a while longer. On the staffing side, residents get coverage from RNs, LPNs, and certified nurse aides, adding up to just under four hours of total nursing care per resident each day.

Rooms are private or semi-private, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so there’s flexibility depending on how a family is covering costs. On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to focus on things like infection prevention, dietary and food service, and general quality of life and care planning.

What you’re looking at is a mid-size, high-occupancy skilled nursing facility set up for residents who need real nursing infrastructure behind them, whether that’s a stretch of rehab after a hospital stay or something longer-term, with three payer types covering the bases.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 33.7% Below NV avg. ▼ 33.7% Below NV avg.NV average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.7% Below NV avg. ▼ 29.7% Below NV avg.NV average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 67.8% Below NV avg. ▼ 67.8% Below NV avg.NV average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 37.9% Above NV avg. ▲ 37.9% Above NV avg.NV average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Nevada averages

Rank #20 / 41Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 41 homes we track in Nevada for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nevada average, with a ranking across 41 Nevada facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 20th out of 41 homes we track in Nevada for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 37m

10% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
30m
−48% State avg: 59m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 7m
+37% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 0m
−11% State avg: 2h 15m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 17m
−9% State avg: 3h 36m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
7m
Avg State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
23m
−56% State avg: 52m per day · National avg: 29m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +37% above Nevada average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
147
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
49 days
Bed community size
155-bed community Rank #17 / 319Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #219 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 219th 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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #61 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st 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.
Higher than the Nevada average: 81.5%
Occupied beds
147 / 155
Average occupied beds in Nevada homes 92 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFacility For Skilled Nursing
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 8, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number11906-SNF-1

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Rooms

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 6

Nevada average 5.1

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
27 Rank #9 / 42Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 42 homes we track in Nevada for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nevada State average, with a ranking across all 42 NV facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

Nevada average 36.2

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #5 / 42Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 42 homes we track in Nevada for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nevada mean across 42 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Nevada average 7.08

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.1

Serious health citations
1
100% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nevada average: 0.1
1 serious citation Nevada average: 0.5
26 moderate citations Nevada average: 35
0 minor citations Nevada average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 304
Employees 178
Contractors 126
Staff to resident ratio 2.32 : 1
51% more staff per resident than Nevada average
Nevada average ratio: 1.54 : 1 Nevada average ratio: 1.54 : 1See full Nevada ranking
Avg staff/day 74
Average shift 9.1 hours
0% compared with Nevada average
Nevada average: 8.8 hours Nevada average shift: 8.8 hoursSee full Nevada ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 61,718

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 18 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 48 total: 38 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 48
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 197 total: 81 full-time employees and 116 contractors. 197
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8%

4,956 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 116 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8111619728,33092100%9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse38104813,77692100%9.5
Registered Nurse180186,17892100%9.5
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,77392100%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician6061,5857683%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist4041,5117177%7.7
RN Director of Nursing3031,0656470%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide5059528896%7.5
Dental Services Staff2029196470%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant3038957683%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3038767278%7
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Qualified Social Worker2024466672%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker2023635054%7.3
197 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
48 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.1
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 17.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.9%
36% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.9%
15% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.5%
21% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 16.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
81% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
20% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
25% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.0%
87% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 4.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.5%
75% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 14.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
7% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 91.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
8% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 89.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.2%
6% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 83.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
71% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.1%
12% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 80.7%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

75% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 131
Medicare
10
7.6% of residents
Medicaid
77
58.8% of residents
Private pay or other
44
33.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$21.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.1M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$21.3M Rank #7 / 36Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 36 homes we track in Nevada. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Nevada average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$224.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #12 / 36Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 36 homes we track in Nevada. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Nevada average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.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.
$10.0M 46.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #28 / 36Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 36 homes we track in Nevada. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Nevada average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$12.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$22.4M
How we calculate these figures

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 295066

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 20 days.

Admissions
1,037 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 19%
Private pay 75%
Medicaid 6%
Discharges
1,029 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 74%
Medicaid 11%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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MC
SNF
Las Vegas (Summerlin)
60
Facility 60
NV AVG 41
Rank #82 / 319
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
NV AVG 80.2
Rank #68 / 259
+17%
5.01
Facility 5.01
NV AVG 4.03
Rank #2 / 41
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +49%+24%
$0
Facility $0
NV AVG $34.1k
Rank #1 / 42
19
Facility 19
NV AVG 36.2
Rank #2 / 42
4.8
Facility 4.8
NV AVG 7.1
Rank #7 / 42
-56-
62
Facility 62
NV AVG 46
Rank #96 / 403
Humangood Nevada
$30.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $17.4M
Rank #2 / 36
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $8.9M
Rank #5 / 36
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG 52.4%
Rank #36 / 36
295086
Advanced Health Care of Las Vegas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Las Vegas
38
Facility 38
NV AVG 41
Rank #96 / 319
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
NV AVG 80.2
Rank #94 / 259
+12%
4.18
Facility 4.18
NV AVG 4.03
Rank #7 / 41
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +13%+4%
$0
Facility $0
NV AVG $34.1k
Rank #1 / 42
11
Facility 11
NV AVG 36.2
Rank #1 / 42
3.7
Facility 3.7
NV AVG 7.1
Rank #2 / 42
-34A+
23
Facility 23
NV AVG 46
Rank #328 / 403
Joseph Walker
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $17.4M
Rank #32 / 36
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $8.9M
Rank #31 / 36
46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG 52.4%
Rank #29 / 36
295090
Marquis Centennial Hills ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Las Vegas (La Madre Foothills)
115
Facility 115
NV AVG 41
Rank #49 / 319
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3.58
Facility 3.58
NV AVG 4.03
Rank #20 / 41
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -11%-11%
$0
Facility $0
NV AVG $34.1k
Rank #1 / 42
29
Facility 29
NV AVG 36.2
Rank #11 / 42
4.8
Facility 4.8
NV AVG 7.1
Rank #7 / 42
-182-
31
Facility 31
NV AVG 46
Rank #297 / 403
Jacob Atwood
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $17.4M
Rank #23 / 36
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $8.9M
Rank #20 / 36
59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG 52.4%
Rank #6 / 36
295089
Trellis Centennial ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
SNF
Las Vegas (Paradise)
72
Facility 72
NV AVG 41
Rank #75 / 319
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NV AVG 80.2
Rank #66 / 259
+17%
3.12
Facility 3.12
NV AVG 4.03
Rank #35 / 41
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +71%-23%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
NV AVG $34.1k
Rank #28 / 42
25
Facility 25
NV AVG 36.2
Rank #6 / 42
5.0
Facility 5.0
NV AVG 7.1
Rank #9 / 42
268-
53
Facility 53
NV AVG 46
Rank #163 / 403
Shivani Chopra
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $17.4M
Rank #18 / 36
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $8.9M
Rank #18 / 36
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG 52.4%
Rank #17 / 36
295106
Desert Willow Post Acute ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Las Vegas
155
Facility 155
NV AVG 41
Rank #17 / 319
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
NV AVG 80.2
Rank #61 / 259
+18%
3.62
Facility 3.62
NV AVG 4.03
Rank #20 / 41
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -61%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NV AVG $34.1k
Rank #1 / 42
27
Facility 27
NV AVG 36.2
Rank #9 / 42
4.5
Facility 4.5
NV AVG 7.1
Rank #5 / 42
1147-
46
Facility 46
NV AVG 46
Rank #219 / 403
-
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $17.4M
Rank #7 / 36
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG $8.9M
Rank #12 / 36
46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NV AVG 52.4%
Rank #28 / 36
295066
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Financial Assistance for
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Desert Willow Post Acute is located in LAS VEGAS, 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 Desert Willow Post Acute

Is Desert Willow Post Acute in a walkable area?

Desert Willow Post Acute has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Desert Willow Post Acute?

According to NV state health department records, Desert Willow Post Acute's license number is 11906-SNF-1.

When does Desert Willow Post Acute's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Desert Willow Post Acute's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Desert Willow Post Acute?

Desert Willow Post Acute's occupancy is 95%.

Are pets allowed at Desert Willow Post Acute?

No, Desert Willow Post Acute has a no-pet policy.

Does Desert Willow Post Acute operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Desert Willow Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in NV.

How many beds does Desert Willow Post Acute have?

Desert Willow Post Acute has 155 beds.

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