Lucky Star Care Home
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Las Vegas, NV
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Lucky Star Care Home

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Las Vegas, NV
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Inspection History

In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance performs unannounced onsite surveys to evaluate resident safety and care quality.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nevada state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Nevada average:
• Total inspections (81% below)
Latest Inspection July 1, 2025

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 421 This facility has 81% fewer total inspections than a typical Nevada nursing home (4 vs. NV avg 21).↓ 81% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, found no deficiencies and the facility received a grade of A. Earlier inspections and complaint investigations also showed no regulatory deficiencies, with most complaints unsubstantiated and a few substantiated without deficiencies. Inspectors noted no issues related to resident care, safety, or staffing across these reports. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates consistent compliance with regulatory requirements over time.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 4

Nevada average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
13 Rank #3 / 46Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 46 homes in Nevada. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nevada State average, with a ranking across all 46 NV SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Nevada average 36.2

Citations per inspection
3.25 Rank #2 / 46Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 46 homes in Nevada. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nevada mean across 46 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Nevada average 7.08


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.1


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nevada average: 0.1

0 serious citations Nevada average: 0.5

13 moderate citations Nevada average: 35

0 minor citations Nevada average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 18, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 24, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 10, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 10, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 87
Employees 64
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 2.56:1
66% better than Nevada average
Nevada average ratio: 1.54:1 Nevada average ratio: 1.54:1See full Nevada ranking
Avg staff/day 21
Average shift 11.4 hours
30% better than Nevada average
Nevada average: 8.8 hours Nevada average shift: 8.8 hoursSee full Nevada ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 21,930

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 48
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.4%

973 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 15 Registered Nurse: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3315489,78492100%11.6
Registered Nurse185237,29392100%11.4
Licensed Practical Nurse113143,79892100%11.5
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
48 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
23 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 72%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 2.1
79% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 4.8
72% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 17.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.3%
79% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 15.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 6.3%
63% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 16.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
54% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
57% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 4.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
89% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 14.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
10% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 91.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.4%
8% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 89.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
19% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 83.9%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 34
Medicaid
34
100% of residents

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Building Type: Single-story

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nevada

Lucky Star Care Home is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+
General Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
NV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+
General Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NV

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NV

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NV

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucky Star Care Home

What neighborhood is Lucky Star Care Home in?

Lucky Star Care Home is in the Twin Lakes neighborhood of Las Vegas.

Is Lucky Star Care Home in a walkable area?

Lucky Star Care Home has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Lucky Star Care Home's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Lucky Star Care Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Lucky Star Care Home?

Lucky Star Care Home's occupancy is 90%.

Who is the administrator of Lucky Star Care Home?

Susan Sowers is the administrator of Lucky Star Care Home.

How many beds does Lucky Star Care Home have?

Lucky Star Care Home has 10 beds.

What is the address of Lucky Star Care Home?

Lucky Star Care Home is located at 7017 Carmen Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89128.

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