Sierra Basin Post Acute
1001 N. Mountain Street · Carson City, NV · 89703 · 7754434800
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Prestige Care
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 295104 · certified since June 18, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.