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Cascades of the Sierra

275 Neighborhood Way, Sparks, NV 89441 · Map
Licensed for 150 residents

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Cascades of the Sierra is a state-licensed assisted living community in Sparks, Nevada. It is licensed for 150 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.

Assisted LivingCare offered
150 residentsLicensed capacity
State licensedResidential facility for groups, since 2009
$3,500 to $5,300/moTypical assisted living start in Nevada, from 28 communities that publish prices

Prices

This community does not publish its prices.

Area costs

Assisted Living in Nevada typically starts at $3,500 to $5,300 a month. Based on 28 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

Lilisity’s independent report

What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

State inspections

62Deficiencies cited
3Substantiated complaints

Last state inspection: Apr 9, 2026. See the record

License

Active, 150 residents

RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR GROUPS 5232-AGC-20, licensed since Jul 6, 2009.

Nearest emergency room

7.3 miles

Northern Nevada Medical Center, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.

Side by side with nearby communities

The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.

CommunityDistanceLicensed capacityPublished starting priceLicenseInspection citations
Cascades of the Sierra this community150Not publishedActive62 deficiencies, 3 substantiated complaints
Hope Valley Care1.8 mi5Not publishedActive5 deficiencies, 0 substantiated complaints
Kiley Ranch Senior Living2.7 mi104Not publishedActive0 deficiencies, 0 substantiated complaints
Morningstar of Sparks2.7 mi112$5,125/moActive83 deficiencies, 1 substantiated complaint
Adult Care at Pah Rah3.6 mi10Not publishedActiveNo record
State inspection record62 deficiencies, 3 substantiated complaints
Last state inspection
April 9, 2026 Complaint investigation, Grading re-survey
State inspections
9
Deficiencies cited
62
Most recent grade from the state
A April 9, 2026
Complaints investigated
9: 3 substantiated, 6 not substantiated
State sanctions
0
  • License active since 2009

Most recent inspections with deficiencies

  • April 9, 2026, complaint investigation, grading re-survey: 2 deficiencies, grade A
    • Medication/OTCS, Supplements, Change Order (NAC 449.2742): Based on observation, clinical record review, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) medications were onsite and available for administration for 2 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #4 and #5), and 2) medications were administered as prescribed for 2 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #4 and #15). severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date May 15, 2026
    • Administration of Medication Maintenance (NAC 449.2744): Based on observation, document review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication was included on the resident’s Medication Administration Record (MAR) for 1 of 15 sampled residents (Resident#12). severity 1 (no harm likely), scope 1 (isolated); correction date May 15, 2026
  • October 8, 2025, complaint investigation, annual licensure survey: 11 deficiencies, grade D
    • Personnel File (NAC 449.200): Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 23 sampled employees had a personnel file. severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date January 15, 2026
    • Kitchens- Equipment Works; Clean And Sanitary (NAC 449.217): Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the ice machine was maintained, kitchen floor was cleaned, sanitizer solution had the required level of sanitizer, a kitchen employee wore a hairnet or hair covering while in the kitchen, a refrigerator temperature log had been completed, and stored food had been dated upon receiving. severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 3 (widespread); correction date November 24, 2025
    • Residents Requiring Use of Oxygen (NAC 449.2712): Based on record review, observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1) oxygen tanks were secured for 1 of 11 residents with oxygen cylinders. severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date December 31, 2025
    • Medical Care of Resident After Illness (NAC 449.274): Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a physical examination was completed annually for 1 of 25 residents (Resident #2). severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date December 31, 2025
    • Medication/OTCS, Supplements, Change Order (NAC 449.2742) severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date March 31, 2026
    • Medication - Destruction (NAC 449.2742): Based on observation, interview, clinical record review and document review, the facility failed to ensure a medication which had been discontinued for 1 of 25 sampled residents (Resident #25) was removed from a medication cart and destroyed. correction date February 28, 2026
    • and 5 more in the report
  • October 17, 2024, annual licensure survey: 2 deficiencies, grade A
    • Contents of License - Multiple Types (NAC 449.190): Based on clinical record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain an endorsement for Mental Illness (MI) and admitted and retained a resident with a MI diagnosis (Resident #9). severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date December 31, 2024
    • Medication: Storage (NAC 449.2748): Based on observation, document review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident medications were kept secured in the facility for 1 of 12 resident rooms with a resident self-administering medications (Room #248). correction date October 31, 2024
  • July 30, 2024, annual licensure survey: 6 deficiencies, grade D
    • Rights of Residents; Procedure for Filing (NAC 449.268): Based on record review and interview, the administrator failed to ensure a resident's care was not neglected (Resident #21) and a resident was kept safe from sexual abuse by another resident (Resident #15) for 2 of 16 residents residing in the memory care unit. severity 3 (harm occurred or likely), scope 1 (isolated); correction date July 6, 2024
    • Medical Care of Resident After Illness (NAC 449.274): Based on clinical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an annual general physical examination was completed timely for 1 of 20 sampled residents (Resident #8). severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date July 31, 2024
    • Medication: Storage (NAC 449.2748): Based on observation, document review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident medications were kept secured in the facility for 2 of 25 resident rooms with a resident self-administering medications (Room #362B, and #248). severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date August 18, 2024
    • Maintenance and Contents of Separate File (NAC 449.2749): Based on document review, clinical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 20 sampled residents met the requirements concerning tuberculosis (TB) testing in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 441A (Resident #11). severity 2 (potential for harm), scope 1 (isolated); correction date May 18, 2024
    • Discrimination prohibited (NRS 449.101): Based on observation, document review, and interview, the facility failed to have a policy to document, investigate, and resolve a report of discrimination, or to ensure a non-discrimination statement was posted. correction date May 18, 2024
    • Duties of licensed facility to protect (NRS 449.0303) severity 1 (no harm likely), scope 3 (widespread)

Complaints with substantiated allegations

  • October 8, 2025: 1 complaint substantiated
  • July 30, 2024: 2 complaints substantiated (some allegations)

Read every report on the state’s site → Search license 5232-AGC-20, then choose View Detail and SOD/POC for each inspection.

What these terms mean

Nevada grades each residential facility for groups after a survey: the Bureau adds the severity and scope scores of all deficiencies found. 0 to 15 points is an A; 16 to 24 a B; 25 to 34 a C; 35 or more a D. A single very serious deficiency can also set a lower grade (NAC 449.27702). The facility must post its grade where the public can see it.

Severity levels (NAC 449.99861): level 1 concerns administrative requirements and no harm is likely; level 2 is a potential for harm not yet realized; level 3 means a negative impact has occurred or is likely; level 4 has resulted in, or is likely to result in, death or serious harm.

Scope levels (NAC 449.9986): level 1 is isolated (20 percent or less of residents sampled); level 2 is a pattern (more than 20 and up to 50 percent); level 3 is widespread (more than 50 percent).

HCQC investigates each complaint and finds each allegation substantiated (resulting in a citation) or unsubstantiated (no citation). Some reports say an allegation was substantiated with no deficient practice cited.

When deficiencies are cited, the facility must return an approved plan of correction within 10 days. The completion date is the date the facility gave for the correction.

Deficiency names and findings are quoted from the state’s Statements of Deficiencies. Fine amounts are read from the state’s scanned sanction notices. This community is licensed for 150 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Nevada Health Authority, Health Care Quality and Compliance (formerly DPBH, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance), data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last five years. The state’s search shows active licenses only. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.

License and ownershipActive license
License type
RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR GROUPS
License number
5232-AGC-20
License status
Active
Licensed since
2009-07-06
Licensed capacity
150
Administrator
Christopher Gardner

Source: Nevada state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.

Administrator name from the Nevada licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Nevada, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in Nevada

  • Waiver for the Frail Elderly (FE). Yes, for some people. Nevada Medicaid's Waiver for the Frail Elderly offers Augmented Personal Care in residential facilities for groups or assisted living settings, for people 65 and older who need nursing home level care. (state page)
  • Waitlist. Nevada's December 2024 caseload report counts people waiting for the Frail Elderly waiver (1,684 that month). (source)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 7.3 mi, nursing home 2.7 mi, pharmacy 0.7 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sparks. 7.3 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
Wingfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente, Sparks. 2.7 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Unicare Homehealth LLC, Sparks. 7.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
Walgreens. 0.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 89441 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
292545 Liberty Dialysis - Sparks (Fmc), Sparks, 5.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Sparks Dialysis Center, Sparks, 7.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Reno Dialysis Center, Reno, 9.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Hospice
12 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 89441.
Hospice Services Of Reno, office in Sparks, 7.5 miles away, straight line
Eden Hospice, office in Reno, 10.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
A+ Hospice Care, office in Reno, 10.1 miles away, straight line
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Northern Nevada Medical Group LLC, Sparks. 4.2 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk very low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone
Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
Wildfire risk to homes
In Spanish Springs, NV, risk to homes is greater than 88% of communities in Nevada and 99% of communities nationwide. USDA rates the whole town or city, not this address. (USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities, April 2026)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: very low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire relatively moderate, tornado very low, heat wave very low, earthquake relatively moderate. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. The state recorded a finding in April 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
  2. What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
  3. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  4. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  5. What fees are charged at move-in?
  6. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  7. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
  8. Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
  9. For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
  10. Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked11 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
Nevada Health Authority, Health Care Quality and Compliance (formerly DPBH, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance) inspection recordsOct 15, 2026See above
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026See above
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Cascades of the Sierra provide?

Cascades of the Sierra is licensed by the state of Nevada for assisted living in Sparks, Nevada. Its licensed capacity is 150 residents.

Does Lilisity rate Cascades of the Sierra?

No. We publish state licensing details for Cascades of the Sierra but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.

How much does Cascades of the Sierra cost?

Assisted Living in Nevada typically starts at $3,500 to $5,300 a month. Based on 28 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Cascades of the Sierra does not publish its prices.

How do I contact Cascades of the Sierra?

Visit Cascades of the Sierra at 275 Neighborhood Way, Sparks, NV 89441.

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