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Northstar Post Acute
2898 Highway 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701
Ownership changed in last 12 months
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Certified for 73 beds, Northstar Post Acute serves Carson City in Carson City County, Nevada and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1973.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nevada median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 78 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (30, 8, 40 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 106.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $70K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Nevada median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 62.5%.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
78health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$70Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.9
82%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)60 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Carson City Co. median | Nevada median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 78 | 78 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 106.8 | 73.3 | 27.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.5% | 58.0% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $70,296 | $60,464 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 2 Feb 2026, 19 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×61 E ×9 F ×4 C ×3
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | F | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | 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 | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | 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 | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | C | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $70,296 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nevada average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.5%, RNs 81.8%; 1 administrator 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 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.6% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Carson City Community Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacs Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2025 |
| Truist Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
| Csv 4 Carson SNF, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
| Providence Administrative Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
| Truist Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Carson City County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Basin Post Acute | Carson City | 80 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 31.3 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Mountain View Health and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Carson City | 146 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 | 35.6 | $26K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Ormsby Post Acute Rehabilitationabuse iconSFF | Carson City | 120 | — | — | — | 88 | 73.3 | $60K | 14 May 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Carson City County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Northstar Post Acute been cited for?
78 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nevada median is 29 per facility.
Has Northstar Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $70K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Northstar Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Nevada median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Northstar Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pacs Group, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Northstar Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Feb 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.