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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.
Similar to the Nevada average: 81.5%Sheltering Arms Care Home is administrated by Nelia Buendia.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NV Average | vs. NV Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 62 | This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (16 vs. NV avg 62).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3.2 | 12.4 | This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (3.2 vs. NV avg 12.4).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.2 | 3 | This facility has 7% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (3.2 vs. NV avg 3).↑ 7% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NV Average | vs. NV Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 21 | This facility has 76% fewer total inspections than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (5 vs. NV avg 21).↓ 76% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sparks's city center to Sheltering Arms Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Sheltering Arms Care Home is located in Sparks, Nevada.
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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.
| Kiley Ranch Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sparks (David Allen Parkway) | 104
Facility
104
NV AVG
43
Rank
#59 / 321 | No |
8
Facility
8
NV AVG
45
Rank
#389 / 414 | Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (80), Alzheimer's Care (24) | 3
Facility
3
NV AVG
14
Rank
#225 / 277 |
79.8%
Facility
79.8%
NV AVG
80.5%
Rank
#163 / 256 | - | 24
Facility
24
NV AVG
17.2
Rank
#20 / 95 | 6 | 68
Facility
68
NV AVG
62
Rank
#180 / 251 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
NV AVG
3.0
Rank
#244 / 251 | Stacey Taylor |
| Brookdale Vista |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sparks | 74
Facility
74
NV AVG
43
Rank
#76 / 321 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
NV AVG
45
Rank
#254 / 414 | Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (74) | 48
Facility
48
NV AVG
14
Rank
#2 / 277 |
73.0%
Facility
73.0%
NV AVG
80.5%
Rank
#182 / 256 | A+ | - | 28 | 159
Facility
159
NV AVG
62
Rank
#233 / 251 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
NV AVG
3.0
Rank
#222 / 251 | Molly Ratfield |
| Adult Care at Pah Rah |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sparks Sparks | 10
Facility
10
NV AVG
43
Rank
#105 / 321 | No |
13
Facility
13
NV AVG
45
Rank
#372 / 414 | Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income) | 5
Facility
5
NV AVG
14
Rank
#198 / 277 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
NV AVG
80.5%
Rank
#233 / 256 | - | - | 7 | 28
Facility
28
NV AVG
62
Rank
#96 / 251 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NV AVG
3.0
Rank
#187 / 251 | Mary Baumgartner |
| Holy Family Home Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sparks | 8
Facility
8
NV AVG
43
Rank
#233 / 321 | No |
32
Facility
32
NV AVG
45
Rank
#293 / 414 | Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (8) | 23
Facility
23
NV AVG
14
Rank
#67 / 277 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NV AVG
80.5%
Rank
#1 / 256 | - | - | 24 | 22
Facility
22
NV AVG
62
Rank
#84 / 251 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
NV AVG
3.0
Rank
#29 / 251 | Nelia V. Buendia |
| Sheltering Arms Care Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sparks | 6
Facility
6
NV AVG
43
Rank
#279 / 321 | No |
49
Facility
49
NV AVG
45
Rank
#195 / 414 | Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (6) | 4
Facility
4
NV AVG
14
Rank
#210 / 277 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
NV AVG
80.5%
Rank
#124 / 256 | - | - | 5 | 16
Facility
16
NV AVG
62
Rank
#67 / 251 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NV AVG
3.0
Rank
#159 / 251 | Nelia Buendia |
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.
According to NV state health department records, Sheltering Arms Care Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Sheltering Arms Care Home's occupancy is 83%.
Nelia Buendia is the administrator of Sheltering Arms Care Home.
Sheltering Arms Care Home has 6 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Sheltering Arms Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Sheltering Arms Care Home is located at 1255 Loma Verde Ct, Sparks, NV 89436.
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