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Sierra Basin Post Acute

Overview of Sierra Basin Post Acute
Sierra Basin Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located in Carson City, Nevada. It offers 24/7 personalized healthcare services and functional support within a state-of-the-art facility. The facility is committed to providing quality care and a range of amenities to ensure residents feel secure and comfortable.
(775) 443-4800

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Facility For Skilled Nursing
Status Active
Issuance December 10, 2025
Expiration December 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 11697-SNF-0
Awards: Best Nursing Homes – Short-Term Rehabilitation award from U.S. News, AHCA Bronze National Quality Award

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Rooms
Semi-Private Rooms
Nutrition/Dietary Services
Monthly Activities Calendar
Social & Transportation Services
In-house rehab gym
Therapy and assessment services provided 6-7 days a week

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
24/7 Skilled Nursing Services, Outpatient Therapy, Coordinated Palliative and Hospice Care, Bariatric and Digestive Disease Care, Cancer Recovery, Complex Wound, Catheter, Tracheostomy, and Tube Management
Operating Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 7 pm, Weekends: 9 am – 6:30 pm

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dining room menu crafted by our registered dietitian; cafe with grab-and-go options.

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.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+, Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

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

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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