Life Care Center Of Reno
Reno, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295050) · 198 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (775) 851-0123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Reno has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Reno reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.
Life Care Center of Reno has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, which flags facilities with a history of persistent poor quality for increased inspection.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Reno is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, operated by a for-profit corporation and first certified on June 14, 1991. The facility is licensed for 198 certified beds and reports an average of 121.5 residents. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 4 out of 5. Families should note the wide gap between the low inspection score and the higher staffing and quality measure scores when evaluating this facility.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.90754 per resident per day, including 1.17068 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased inspection frequency. There is no reported change in ownership within the last 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nevada state average of 3.17.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 31.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS lists this facility as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus program due to a history of persistent poor quality, meaning it is subject to increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 198 certified beds and an average of 121.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 14, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7758510123 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7758510123 to arrange a visit and review its current inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295050?state=NV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.