Life Care Center of Reno

Nursing Home
Overview of Life Care Center of Reno

Life Care Center of Reno is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management. 

(775) 851-0123

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Nevada average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Nevada average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Nevada average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Nevada average: 3.6/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 13m per day

This home provides 20% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Nevada average: 4h 2m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 5m per day 1h 4m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 43m per day 54m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 8m per day 2h 23m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 22m per day 3h 51m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 8m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 41m per day 51m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 198

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Nevada average
Occupancy rate 57.7%
Residents per day (avg) 114
Occupancy rate
57.7%
Residents per day (avg)
114

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 21 days

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$29.8M
Profit
$1.1M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$29,815,859.00
Profit
$1,063,523.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.5M
35.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.3M
Total costs $28.8M
Bed community size
198-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
34 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
61%
Occupied Beds
120 of 198
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
FACILITY FOR SKILLED NURSING
License Date
May 30, 1991
License Expiration
December 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 295050

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Reno is administrated by CAROLYN SPRIE.

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
SNF (Skilled Nursing)
198 units
Total beds
198 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: 24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Machelle Harris, Company Contact

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour security and fire safety systems
Beauty salon and barber shop
Bedside and bathroom call lights
Certified dietitian
Community re-entry program
Complimentary wireless Internet
Daily activity schedule
Family/resident councils
Fine dining program
Flat-screen TVs
Flexible visiting hours
Full-time
certified activity director
Homelike setting
Housekeeping and laundry services
Landscaped grounds and courtyards
Library
Non-smoking facility
Pet visitors allowed
Private and semiprivate rooms
Private bathrooms
Religious services
Patient/family education program
Telephone and cable television hookups
Transportation services

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Fine dining program with a certified dietitian.
Contact Life Care Center of Reno

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.

74 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:July 1, 2025

194 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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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.
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Life Care Center of Reno
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Reno
198
No
42
RHODES, MATTHEW
57.7%
$29,455,139.00
$10,483,338.00
35.6%
113.70
1/5
3.2213
1/5
3/5
4/5
-
55
-
-7%
-20%
-29%

Places of interest near Life Care Center of Reno

Address 6.2 miles from city center — 1.1 miles to nearest hospital (Renown South Meadows Medical Center)

Address 445 Holcomb Ranch Ln, Reno, NV 89511

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

152
Total Staff
150
Employees
2
Contractors
54,995
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse2010.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse179.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant628.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
102 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
85 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6206222,07191100%8.8
Registered Nurse200208,98991100%10.2
Licensed Practical Nurse170175,70391100%9.6
Speech Language Pathologist8083,2569099%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist7072,7437582%8
Physical Therapy Aide6062,0207684%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,7358088%8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,4548088%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,2198593%8.1
Qualified Social Worker5051,1087987%7.8
Dental Services Staff2029336470%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker3039246571%7.8
Nurse Aide in Training2028056571%7.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Dietitian1015046369%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1012476571%3.8
RN Director of Nursing1011752932%6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0115744%14.2
Medical Director0112933%9.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Nevada average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 55
Citations per inspection
9.17

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

45 of 55 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 55 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 55 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

Nevada average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nevada average: 0.1

0 serious citations More info Nevada average: 0.5

54 moderate citations More info Nevada average: 35

1 minor citation More info Nevada average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration minor citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Center of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
120 Total Residents
Medicare 39 (32.5%)
Medicaid 19 (15.8%)
Private Pay/Other 62 (51.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 12.4
28% worse than 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. 25.5
46% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 17.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.5%
14% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 33.9%
63% 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 29.1%
72% 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 1.7%
32% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.9%
25% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
82% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
15% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.7%
34% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 4.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.2%
15% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 14.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
8% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 91.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.6%
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 89.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
6% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 83.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
22% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.0%
5% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 80.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.5%
5% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 23.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.9%
9% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 9.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
25% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 74.5%
39% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 61.7%
22% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 50.6%

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Not assessed.

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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