Health Inspection

Hearthstone

March 3, 2025 · Sparks, NV · 1950 Baring Blvd

Citations 5

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 125

Provider ID 295044

Healthcare Facility

Hearthstone

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Inspection Summary

HEARTHSTONE in SPARKS, NV — inspection on March 3, 2025.

Found 5 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF656

Minimal harm or 43310 Few administration by not ensuring pre and post dialysis assessments, documentation of the assessments, and affected

295044

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 295044 B.

Wing 03/03/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Hearthstone 1950 Baring Blvd Sparks, NV 89434

FF684

TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 43310 Few ordered for edema was entered into a resident's order set and Medication Administration Record (MAR) for 1 affected

295044

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 295044 B.

Wing 03/03/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Hearthstone 1950 Baring Blvd Sparks, NV 89434

FF698

Minimal harm or Few Based on interview, clinical record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's affected

295044

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 295044 B.

Wing 03/03/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Hearthstone 1950 Baring Blvd Sparks, NV 89434

FF740

43310

Resident #83

Resident #83 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute on chronic diastolic (congestive ) heart failure, and chronic kidney disease, stage 2, mild.

The resident's list of diagnoses did not include edema.

A Provider Visit note dated 02/21/2025, documented Resident #83 complained of significant edema.

Edema was noted by the provider and a new order for furosemide 20 milligrams (mg) daily for edema was documented.

On 02/24/2025 at 2:37 PM, Resident #83 complained of edema to bilateral lower extremities (BLE). Resident #83 verbalized the resident was not being provided medication for edema. Resident #83 had notable edema to the resident's BLE.

Resident #83's clinical record did not include any additional documentation related to edema.

Resident #83's physician's orders did not include an order for furosemide 20 mg daily for edema.

On 02/262025 at 9:35 AM, LPN2 verbalized nurse entered care plans as needed and the care plans were reviewed by the Assistant Director of Nursing and/or the DNS.

The LPN was not able to locate a care plan related to edema and/or the use of diuretic medications.

One 02/27/2025 at 9:31 AM, the DNS confirmed Resident #83's Comprehensive Care Plan did not include a care plan related to edema or the use of diuretic medications.

The facility policy titled Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning, revised 12/2023, documented a comprehensive person-centered care plan would be developed for each resident and would include measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs.

Cross reference with tag

FF842

Minimal harm or Few Based on personnel record review, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident rights affected

295044

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 295044 B.

Wing 03/03/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Hearthstone 1950 Baring Blvd Sparks, NV 89434

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SPARKS, NV, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HEARTHSTONE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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