Total health inspections
6
Nevada average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Nursing Home
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Nursing Home
Overview of Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Standing tall among senior living communities in Sparks, Nevada, Hearthstone of Northern Nevada is renowned for exceptional nursing home care. This community is committed to providing superior care to its residents, particularly when they need it the most. Striking an effective balance between clinical outcomes and social well-being, Hearthstone operates under the principle of prioritizing resident needs, all in a homelike atmosphere.
Hearthstone extends an array of essential services, from certified wound care and skilled nursing care to short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and varying levels of hospice-respite support, demonstrating an effective and inclusive approach to nursing home care. The community also offers cutting-edge nutritional and culinary support, ensuring residents’ wellbeing extends beyond just medical needs. Engaging with residents at their time of need, Hearthstone of Northern Nevada personifies a commitment to care and compassion.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
125
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.3%
Residents per day (avg)
100
Occupancy rate
91.3%
Residents per day (avg)
100
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
25 days
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
19 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.7M
Profit
$454.4K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9,733,977.00
Profit
$454,443.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.3M
Types of Care at Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
+17%
+40%
+19%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Sparks
96
No
74
AVALON VETERANS SERVICES, L.L.C.
96.9%
$21,669,891.00
$8,135,545.00
37.5%
94.00
5.6605
-
57
1
+17%+40%+19%1 Bed
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
-44%
-13%
+12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Sparks
125
No
40
-
91.3%
$9,434,568.00
$3,802,478.00
40.3%
100.10
3.5039
2
72
3
-44%-13%+12%1 Bed
Wingfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
-5%
-6%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Sparks
120
No
13
-
88.4%
$22,528,491.00
$6,356,361.00
28.2%
112.60
3.7723
1
56
3
-5%-6%+8%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Golden Years Castle Group Home Care
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Reno (West University)
8
No
8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Sparks
Bed Count:
96
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AVALON VETERANS SERVICES, L.L.C.
CCN:
295105
Occupancy:
96.9%
Home Revenue:
$21,669,891.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,135,545.00
Payroll %:
37.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
94.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.6605
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
57
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+40%
+40%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Bed Options:
1 Bed
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Sparks
Bed Count:
125
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
295044
Occupancy:
91.3%
Home Revenue:
$9,434,568.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,802,478.00
Payroll %:
40.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
100.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5039
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
72
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-44%
-44%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Bed Options:
1 Bed
Wingfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Sparks
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
295088
Occupancy:
88.4%
Home Revenue:
$22,528,491.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,356,361.00
Payroll %:
28.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
112.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7723
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
56
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Places of interest near Hearthstone of Northern Nevada
4.1 miles from city center — 1.45 miles to nearest hospital (Reno Clinical Trials)
1950 Baring Blvd, Sparks, NV 89434
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
140
Total Staff
140
Employees
0
Contractors
41,458
Total Hours (Quarter)
53
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 9.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 9.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 8.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
107 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
15 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 17,493 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 8,536 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,481 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,080 | 84 | 92% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,570 | 65 | 71% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,366 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,270 | 78 | 86% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,086 | 68 | 75% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 864 | 71 | 78% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 641 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 549 | 61 | 67% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 67 | 74% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 417 | 73 | 80% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 173 | 42 | 46% | 3.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
72
Citations per inspection
12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
56 of 72 citations resulted from standard inspections; 14 of 72 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 72 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
900% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
2
2
300% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 0.5
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
67 moderate citations
2 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Mar 03, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Mar 03, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Mar 03, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Mar 03, 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Ensign
Resident Census by Payment Source
108
Total Residents
Medicare
26
(24.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
67
(62%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
15
(13.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.1
In line with Nevada averageNevada average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
In line with Nevada averageNevada average: 17.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.8%
11% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 15.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.5%
18% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 20.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.6%
In line with Nevada averageNevada average: 16.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
25% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 2.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.7%
50% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 5.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%
16% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
17% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.5%
28% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 4.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
62% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 14.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
7% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 91.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
In line with Nevada averageNevada average: 89.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.30
29% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 1.82
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.75
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.75
17% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 1.50
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.4%
17% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 83.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
90% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 2.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.1%
11% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 80.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.7%
6% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 23.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.8%
41% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 9.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.4%
47% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.7%
6% better than Nevada averageNevada average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
9% worse than Nevada averageNevada average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$78K
130% higher than Nevada averageNevada average: $34K
Number of fines
2
42% more fines than Nevada averageNevada average: 1.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Nevada averageNevada average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$78K
Nevada average
$34K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 16, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 16, 2023
$49K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 4, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 4, 2023
$30K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Hearthstone of Northern Nevada based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.6%
↑ 5.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,116,496
↓ ~$71K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,190,247
↑ ~$846K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.7%
↓ 1.2pp vs 2022
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