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Hearthstone of Northern Nevada

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Updated Nov 1, 2023 by Nick Lata

Historical Rating
Grade: B-minus
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1950 Baring Blvd,
Sparks NV 89434

(775) 626-2224

93.44% estimated occupancy 1

Hearthstone of Northern Nevada is a large nursing home located in Sparks, Nevada. Featuring an overall score of B-, this is likely a middle of the road facility. Based on our analysis, this place has some redeeming qualities. This facility is better in some categories than others, but it did not have any bad scores in any of our major areas discussed below. More information about these categories can be found below.

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Quick Details

  • Accepts Medicare 1
  • Accepts Medicaid 1
  • No CCRC
  • Has Resident Council
  • No Family Council
  • For profit - Corporation
  • Offers Hospice
  • Offers Post-Acute Care 
  • Offers Respite Care
  • Offers Inpatient Rehab

Specialized Services

  • Home Making
  • Transportation
  • Medical Transportation
  • Speech Therapy
  • Wound Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Registered Staff Hours

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Short-term Care Quality

Grade: B-plus

We would like to note that this nursing home received favorable marks in the category of short-term care this year. We awarded them one of our better scores in that category, with a B+. This proved to be the nursing home's top score and helped its profile overall. In forming these short-term care ratings, we quantify the facility's skilled nursing services, such as those performed by registered nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other types of therapists. The purpose is to formulate a measure for sizing up the rehabilitation services of different nursing homes. Fortunately, it appear that this nursing home has registered nurses on staff. Not all facilities employs these types of nurses. However, according to the information this nursing home provided, they do not appear to employ physical therapists. The last item we assessed in this area is the number of patients who eventually returned home from the nursing home. We found that 5.3 percent of this nursing home's patients returned home as opposed to remaining at the facility on a permanent basis.

Facility Inspections

Grade: B

This nursing home's second best category grade came in the area of government inspections. In that category, we gave this nursing home a B. We weigh several aspects of a nursing home's inspection report in determining these inspection scores. One key factor is deficiencies. You should keep in mind that the severity of the deficiencies is usually more important than the number of deficiencies, as some deficiencies are quite minor. Although this place had some deficiencies on its report, none were severe based on CMS' scale. The fact that none of the deficiencies were severe leaves us less concerned with this inspection report.

Nurse Quality

Grade: B-minus

Next, we looked at the nursing category where we awarded this nursing home a grade of B-, which is a decent grade. Nursing grades are mostly tied to the nursing home's level of nurse staffing. This facility provided just 0.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day. This is a relatively low total compared to most other facilities. Finally, our nursing grades also consider quality-based metrics, such as preventing major falls. Despite not having the highest total nursing hours, this nursing home performed admirably in the area of preventing major falls. This is generally an indicator that a facility has sufficient quality controls in place. Some falls can be avoided if a nursing home supplies enough nurses aids to assist its patients.

Long-term Care Quality

Grade: B-minus

Switching gears to our final area, this facility received a B- in long-term care, which we consider to be a respectable grade. In the category of long-term care, we analyze the quantity of services offered by a nursing home, as opposed to more medically-intensive services. In addition to considering the volume of care provided by aids and other staff, we analyzed the percentage of residents vaccinated against pneumonia. This facility provided the vaccine to 93.70078 percent of its residents, which is somewhat below what we were hoping for. Nevertheless, this facility was able to keep its residents out of the hospital. It had less than one hospitalization per one thousand long-term resident days, which is an impressively low figure.

Rating Over Time

Compared to national and state averages across all facilities.

FDCB-BB+A-AA+Oct 18Dec 23

Hearthstone of Northern Nevada Quality Metrics

Minimizes Pressure Ulcers

Grade: B-minus

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 8.81% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This gauges the percent of long-term patients which have pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

Minimizes Serious Falls

Grade: B-plus

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 2.36% of Patients had Serious Falls

This gauges the percent of long-term patients who have sustained a fall which resulted in major injury. We use this statistic in computing our nursing ratings.

Minimizes Urinary Tract Infections

Grade: B-minus

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 2.59% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic may also be skewed for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Psychotic Medication

Grade: A

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 6.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. These medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, such as cognitive disorders.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Anxiety Medication

Grade: B

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 18.59% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

Managing Depression Among Residents

Grade: B-plus

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 2.37% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents showing depressive symptoms. Increased rates of depression may be an indicator lower quality care.

Appropriate Vaccine Usage

Grade: C

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 92.24% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

Residents Maintain Autonomy

Grade: A-minus

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 10.23% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

Ability to Keep Residents Mobile

Grade: B

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 16.26% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

Hospitalizations

Grade: B-minus

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to maintaining the physical health of residents.

Short-term Care: Rehospitalizations

Grade: B

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 16.26% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

Short-term Care: ER Visits

Grade: B

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 11.76% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

Short-term Care: Facilitates Functional Improvement

Grade: C

In Hearthstone of Northern Nevada, 70.11% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term patients who saw functional improvements.

Nearby Hospitals

  • Northern Nevada Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals 1.2 miles away2375 E Prater Way Sparks Nevada 89434Proprietary(775) 331-7000
  • Renown Regional Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals 5.28 miles away1155 Mill Street Reno Nevada 89502Voluntary non-profit - Private(775) 982-4100
  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals 6.17 miles away235 W 6th St Reno Nevada 89503Voluntary non-profit - Private(775) 770-3000
  • Renown South Meadows Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals 8.9 miles away10101 Double R Blvd Reno Nevada 89521Voluntary non-profit - Private(775) 982-7063

Nearby Dialysis

  • Liberty Dialysis - Sparks (Fmc)2.55 miles away5915 S Los Altos Pkwy Sparks Nevada 89436Dialysis Stations: 18 (775) 200-0108
  • Sparks Dialysis (Dva)3.95 miles away4860 Vista Blvd Ste 100 Sparks Nevada 89436CMS Rating: 4 stars Dialysis Stations: 21 (775) 359-5432
  • Reno Dialysis Center (Dva)5.06 miles away1500 E 2nd St Ste 101 Reno Nevada 89502CMS Rating: 3 stars Dialysis Stations: 27 (775) 329-2100
  • Sierra Rose Dialysis Center (Dva)7.53 miles away685 Sierra Rose Dr Reno Nevada 89511Dialysis Stations: 19 (775) 829-6580
  • Liberty Dialysis - Reno Home Dialysis7.64 miles away601 Sierra Rose Dr Ste 201 Reno Nevada 89511Dialysis Stations: 2 (775) 829-9961
  • Liberty Dialysis - South Reno7.64 miles away601 Sierra Rose Dr Ste 101 Reno Nevada 89511Dialysis Stations: 16 (775) 624-8055
  • South Meadows Dialysis (Dva)8.19 miles away10085 Double R Blvd Ste 160 Reno Nevada 89521CMS Rating: 3 stars Dialysis Stations: 25 (775) 852-4200
  • Liberty Dialysis - Northwest Reno9.57 miles away6144 Mae Anne Ave Reno Nevada 89523Dialysis Stations: 20 (775) 747-1100