Sierra Basin Post Acute
1001 N. Mountain Street, Carson City, NV 89703 · (775) 443-4800
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
Sierra Basin Post Acute has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 10 citations (the Nevada average is 9.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 12, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 12, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 12, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 12, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 12, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 12, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.March 8, 2024 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Nevada average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.61 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.15 | 1.12 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.38 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 70.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mountain View Health and Rehabilitation Carson City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Northstar Post Acute Carson City · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Ormsby Post Acute Rehabilitation Carson City · Not available
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