NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME
36 BATTLEBORN WAY, Sparks, NV 89431
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME Compares
NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sparks, Nevada. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nevada average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is above the Nevada average of 2.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sparks, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nevada average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.9% — better than the Nevada average of 17.6% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Nevada average of 2.2% (100% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Nevada average of 5.5% (74% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nevada averages across 66 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME with other nursing homes in Sparks.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.9% here versus 17.6% across Nevada. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 2.2% across Nevada. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Sparks
Sparks sits in Washoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nevada as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 75,922 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $68,272
- Median home value
- $360,500
Demographics for Washoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sparks.
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