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Battle Mountain General Hospital
535 S. Humboldt Street, Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Battle Mountain General Hospital, in Battle Mountain, Nevada, is certified for 25 beds under government, hospital district ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nevada median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 9, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 128.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lander Co. median | Nevada median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 128.0 | 128.0 | 27.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | — | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | — | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 66 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nevada average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×22 E ×4 F ×1 C ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | C | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0642 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | C | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0731 | Request a waiver if it can't meet the nurse staffing requirements. | C | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0826 | Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nevada average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nevada median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 16.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.9% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.7% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Battle Mountain General Hospital been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nevada median is 29 per facility.
Has Battle Mountain General Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Battle Mountain General Hospital compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Battle Mountain General Hospital?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Battle Mountain General Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.