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South Lyon Medical Center
213 Whitacre St, Yerington, NV 89447
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 49 beds, South Lyon Medical Center serves Yerington in Lyon County, Nevada and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Nevada median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 27, 14 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 106.1 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.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Nevada median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 61.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lyon Co. median | Nevada median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 52 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 106.1 | 106.1 | 27.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.8% | 61.8% | 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: 24 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×42 E ×2 F ×7 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 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 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jul 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 | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Jul 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Jul 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 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 | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 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 | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 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 | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 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 | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
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 61.8%, RNs 62.5%; — 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 | 11.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.6% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.6% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: South Lyon Health Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon Health Center Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/1990 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has South Lyon Medical Center been cited for?
52 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 South Lyon Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at South Lyon Medical Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Nevada median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates South Lyon Medical Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include South Lyon Health Center Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South Lyon Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 2025.
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.