Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
Sparks, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295105) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (763) 537-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home reports total nurse staffing of 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, but CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada, operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility is certified for 96 beds and has an average daily census of 93.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 3, 2019.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details before making a decision.
This facility is part of the Health Dimensions Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare 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 facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nevada state average of 3.17.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.37 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 96 beds with an average daily census of 93.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Health Dimensions Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 3, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 2, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7635375700 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7635375700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295105?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.