Life Care Center of Reno
445 W. Holcomb Lane · Reno, NV · 89511 · 7758510123
198 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 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 August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 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 August 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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 295050 · certified since June 14, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.