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Sierra Basin Post Acute
1001 N. Mountain Street, Carson City, NV 89703
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.
Sierra Basin Post Acute, in Carson City, Nevada, is certified for 80 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Nevada median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 4, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 31.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Nevada median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Carson City Co. median | Nevada median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 78 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.3 | 73.3 | 27.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 58.0% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 12 Mar 2026, 16 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×22 E ×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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 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 (under dispute review) | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 16 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 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 | 16 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 50.0%, RNs 42.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nevada median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Carson City Snf Ventures Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 03/01/2019 |
| Prestige Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Health and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Carson City | 146 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 | 35.6 | $26K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Northstar Post Acute | Carson City | 73 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 106.8 | $70K | 2 Feb 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 Sierra Basin Post Acute been cited for?
25 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 Sierra Basin Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sierra Basin Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Nevada median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sierra Basin Post Acute?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare and Prestige Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sierra Basin Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 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.