Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
36 Battleborn Way · Sparks, NV · 89431 · 7635375700
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Health Dimensions Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 5 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C April 2, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C March 13, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 295105 · certified since July 3, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.