F

HEARTHSTONE

1950 BARING BLVD, SPARKS, NV 89434
Score: 20 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Hearthstone has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 20/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Nevada. Families considering this Sparks facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Hearthstone is near the national average, with 3.67 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 69 deficiencies at Hearthstone, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.10 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.97 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

69
Total Deficiencies
Mar 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 66 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0698 Severity F
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Mar 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Mar 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Mar 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Mar 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.2% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 7.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 16.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $78,254

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
125
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15