Sunshine Care Home
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Las Vegas, NV

Sunshine Care Home

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Las Vegas, NV

Overview of Sunshine Care Home

Sunshine Care Home is a compassionate assisted living community in Las Vegas, NV, that offers assistance with activities of daily living, memory care, and personal care. With its home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated like family. Transportation service and group activities are among the community’s top-notch services that aim to improve residents’ quality of life. The community prioritizes residents’ welfare, striving to meet their unique needs with personalized care.

With fun social events, fitness programs, and recreational activities, residents have more opportunities to interact with their peers and explore new hobbies. Lounge areas and common areas are also available, ensuring residents have a place to spend their free time. With its beautiful setting in a quiet residential area, older adults experience a laid-back lifestyle. As one of Nevada’s trusted senior living communities, Sunshine Care Home is an ideal option for retirement.

Bed community size
10-bed community Rank #105 / 321Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 321 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nevada that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
22 years in operation Rank #75 / 277Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 277 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nevada that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #350 / 415Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 415 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nevada that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 263Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 263 homes in Nevada for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 263. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nevada that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
10 / 10
Average occupied beds in Nevada homes 92 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 7, 2007
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunshine Care Home is administered by Rebecca Wolfkill.

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
Alzheimer's Care
10 units
Total beds
10 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Maria C. M. Emelo, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

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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 2013 · 13 years of data 81 deficiencies 34 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 2013 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (31% above)
• Deficiencies per year (29% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Nevada average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% below)
Latest Inspection July 31, 2025

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. 8162 This facility has 31% more total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (81 vs. NV avg 62).↑ 31% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2013. 6.24.8 This facility has 29% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (6.2 vs. NV avg 4.8).↑ 29% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.43 This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NV avg 3).↓ 20% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 3421 This facility has had 62% more total inspections than the Nevada average (34 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 62% more

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025, identified one deficiency for maintaining a bedfast resident without an approved waiver but otherwise earned a grade of A.
  • A substantiated complaint investigation on March 17, 2025, found financial exploitation of a resident by the group home Manager and failures in administrator oversight and facility security.
  • The March 24, 2025 annual inspection cited 13 deficiencies mainly involving incomplete staff training, medication administration errors, infection control, and facility maintenance issues.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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No pets allowed

Places of interest near Sunshine Care Home

Address 7.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Las Vegas's city center to Sunshine Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.2 miles to nearest hospital (Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Las Vegas

The information below is reported by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.

Sunshine Care Home
AL
MC
Las Vegas (The Section 10)
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 42
Rank #105 / 321
No
18
Facility 18
NV AVG 45
Rank #350 / 415
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Alzheimer's Care (10)
22
Facility 22
NV AVG 14
Rank #75 / 277
100.0% A+
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #24 / 95
34
81
Facility 81
NV AVG 62
Rank #193 / 235
2.4
Facility 2.4
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #125 / 235
Rebecca Wolfkill
Lucky Star Care Home
AL
NH
Las Vegas (Twin Lakes)
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 42
Rank #105 / 321
No
59
Facility 59
NV AVG 45
Rank #117 / 415
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (10)
1
Facility 1
NV AVG 14
Rank #258 / 277
90.0% --4
-
Facility -
NV AVG 62
Rank #1 / 235
0.0
Facility 0.0
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #1 / 235
Susan Sowers
Shepherd Care Home
AL
NH
Las Vegas
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 42
Rank #105 / 321
No
48
Facility 48
NV AVG 45
Rank #200 / 415
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (10)
5
Facility 5
NV AVG 14
Rank #198 / 277
100.0% --10
63
Facility 63
NV AVG 62
Rank #169 / 235
6.3
Facility 6.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #215 / 235
Vicitacion Dela Pena
Family Friendly Care Home
AL
NH
Las Vegas
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 42
Rank #105 / 321
No
73
Facility 73
NV AVG 45
Rank #30 / 415
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Alzheimer's Care (10)
3
Facility 3
NV AVG 14
Rank #225 / 277
80.0% -
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #24 / 95
7
48
Facility 48
NV AVG 62
Rank #139 / 235
6.9
Facility 6.9
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #218 / 235
Iredila Bynum
Mimi’s Care Home
AL
RESC
Las Vegas (The Section 10)
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 42
Rank #105 / 321
No
14
Facility 14
NV AVG 45
Rank #369 / 415
Private / Semi-private Rooms
17
Facility 17
NV AVG 14
Rank #98 / 277
90.0% A+
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #24 / 95
9
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 62
Rank #64 / 235
1.8
Facility 1.8
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #89 / 235
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Sunshine Care Home 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 Sunshine Care Home

What neighborhood is Sunshine Care Home in?

Sunshine Care Home is in the The Section 10 neighborhood of Las Vegas.

Is Sunshine Care Home in a walkable area?

Sunshine Care Home has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Sunshine Care Home's license expire?

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

What is the occupancy rate at Sunshine Care Home?

Sunshine Care Home's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Care Home?

No, Sunshine Care Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sunshine Care Home?

Rebecca Wolfkill is the administrator of Sunshine Care Home.

How many beds does Sunshine Care Home have?

Sunshine Care Home has 10 beds.

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