Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites

About Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites

Sierra Ridge Health And Wellness Suites, located in RENO, NV, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites

More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.97 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating Stars
Nursing Hours 3.97 hrs
Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

According to CMS records, this facility is independently owned and operated.

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Mixed Staffing Levels

Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.70 hrs/day

State: 1.05 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 0.35

Quality Adj: 0.77

Licensed Practical Nurses

2.13 hrs/day

State: 1.92 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 0.72

Quality Adj: 1.47

Certified Assistants

1.84 hrs/day

State: 2.38 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 1.75

Quality Adj: 2.15

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating		Not Rated
Health Inspection		Not Rated
Quality Measures		Not Rated
Staffing		Not Rated

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	48	Oct 14, 2021
Cycle 2	156	Apr 09, 2021
Cycle 3	68	Oct 13, 2020
Weighted Average	87	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Nov 01, 2022. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	11.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	N/A
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	N/A

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	N/A
Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bow... (QM405)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM419)	N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	87.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently wo... (QM451)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	N/A
Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM453)	N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	60.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (QM471)	59.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	57.8%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2020: 5 complaints
2021: 4 complaints
2022: 2 complaints
Total: 11 complaints on record

RENO, NV

N/A

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

RENO HEALTH CARE LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

KAM MCGAVOCK OFFICER
KATHRYN SMITH OFFICER
KATHRYN SMITH MANAGING EMPLOYEE

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

Facility	Distance	Rating
Sierra Basin Post Acute	N/A	5
Advanced Health Care of Reno	N/A	5
Tahoe Forest Hospital D/p Snf	N/A	5
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home	N/A	4
Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	N/A	3
Wingfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente	N/A	2
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	N/A	2
Hearthstone	N/A	2
Rosewood Rehabilitation Center	N/A	1
Caremeridian LLC, Dba Neurorestorative	N/A	1

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Ownership Details

Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.

Noted Deficiencies

Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.

Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites has not yet been rated by CMS, which may indicate it's a newer facility or undergoing evaluation. The nursing staff spends 3.97 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 141 certified beds.

Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites directly at 7756834200. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Sierra Ridge Health and Wellness Suites, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.