Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 2.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2021
Home Health Compare
Sierra Nevada Home Health is a home health agency serving Reno, Nevada offering Home Health. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 9 reviews.
About Sierra Nevada Home Health
Sierra Nevada Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Reno, NV and has been Medicare certified since 2021.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at Sierra Nevada Home Health 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.
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Medicare Quality of Care
Sierra Nevada Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2021). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
2.5 / 5
Medicare star rating
What patients say
4.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency84%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1086%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
- The team communicated well87%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety73%US 82%
122 completed patient surveys, 15% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community79%US 80%Same as
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)5%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)13%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral99%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around83%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed87%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing83%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved84%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly75%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)2%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations65%US 61%
Service area
Sierra Nevada Home Health reports serving 25 ZIP codes, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Dayton, Gardnerville, Minden, Sun Valley, Verdi, Washoe Valley. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 297305. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Sierra Nevada Home Health offer?
Sierra Nevada Home Health offers Home Health.
Where is Sierra Nevada Home Health located?
Sierra Nevada Home Health is located at 6490 S Mccarran Blvd Bldg F Suite 49 in Reno, Nevada.
Does Medicare cover care from Sierra Nevada Home Health?
Yes. Sierra Nevada Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Sierra Nevada Home Health?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Sierra Nevada Home Health?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Sierra Nevada Home Health and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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