Reno Reporter

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Life Care Center of Reno stood out as the largest nursing home in Washoe County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 198 beds available, 79 more than the average in Washoe County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 111.2 residents during that period.

Life Care Center of Reno had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Nevada.

During the quarter, Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Washoe County, with 189 beds available. Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center came in third place, with 180 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Life Care Center of Reno achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were nine for-profit nursing homes in Washoe County, Nevada.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Rank	Nursing Home	Overall Rating
1	Life Care Center of Reno	2
2	Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	1
3	Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	1
4	Hearthstone of Northern Nevada	2
5	Wingfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	2
6	Rosewood Rehabilitation Center	1
7	Northern Nevada State Veterans Home	2
8	Advanced Health Care of Reno	5
9	Caremeridian, LLC	1