Sierra Basin Post Acute
Carson City, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295104) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (775) 443-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sierra Basin Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Nevada state average of about 3.17 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sierra Basin Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.61 hours per resident per day, including about 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Sierra Basin Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sierra Basin Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carson City, NV, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 80 beds and averages 70.6 residents, and has been federally approved since June 18, 2019.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sierra Basin Post Acute holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Nevada state average of 3.17 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.60702 per resident per day, including 1.14738 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it has not been designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published on CMS's Medicare Care Compare platform; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sierra Basin Post Acute has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Nevada state average of 3.17 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds and averages 70.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 18, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7755443800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7755443800 to arrange a visit and confirm specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295104?state=NV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.