Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-13 · Fire 2025-03-13
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Sparks, NV
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 14 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
36 Battleborn Way, Sparks, NV
(763) 537-5700
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
95
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Health Dimensions Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2019-07-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.08
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.10
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.46
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
71%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
71%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
1.9
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
91.5%
5.8 pts better
|
93.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
89.6%
8.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.4% |
2.3%
3.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.9%
4.9 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
5.6%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.7% |
22.2%
7.5 pts better
|
19.6%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.8% |
18.5%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.6% |
19.1%
2.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.1% |
14.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.8%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.1% |
16.5%
7.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
5.5%
3.1 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.9% |
84.1%
1.8 pts better
|
81.7%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.9% |
1.6%
5.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.9% |
80.7%
8.2 pts better
|
79.7%
9.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-18 · Fire 2024-04-18
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-06 · Fire 2023-04-06
19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-13
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-04-27
C · Minimal harm
2025-03-13
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-06
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-06
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F949 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-29
B · Minimal harm
2024-04-18
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-28
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-28
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-28
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-10-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-06
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Dimensions Health Strategies Corporation
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Briscoe, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Briscoe, Patricia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dimensions Health Strategies Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Health Dimensions Consulting Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Rogotzke, Amber
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Runyan, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shvetzoff Hennessey, Erin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shvetzoff, Sergei
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shvetzoff, Tami
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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