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Sierra Basin Post Acute
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Carson City, NV
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Exterior view of the Sierra Basin Post Acute building Exterior view of the Sierra Basin Post Acute facility Bright lobby area with seating and a fireplace Interior common area with seating and kitchen

Sierra Basin Post Acute

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Carson City, NV
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1001 North Mountain Street, Carson City, NV 89703 View map
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Overview of Sierra Basin Post Acute

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Sierra Basin Post Acute operates an 80-bed nursing home in Carson City, Nevada, offering round-the-clock skilled nursing care alongside hospice and palliative support. The facility features both private and semi-private rooms, an in-house rehabilitation gym, and specialized clinical programming. Clinical capabilities include bariatric, digestive disease, and cancer recovery care, as well as complex wound, catheter, tracheostomy, and tube management.

Administrator oversight ensures continuous therapy assessments, outpatient treatments, and customized dietary plans overseen by a registered dietitian. Residents also have access to a grab-and-go café for alternative meal choices. Payment methods accepted include Medicare and private pay.

Prospective residents requiring specialized clinical supervision or short-term therapy can reach out to Sierra Basin Post Acute to request details on admissions.

Facility Direct Line (775) 443-4800
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating 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.
▲ 56.1% Above NV avg. ▲ 56.1% Above NV avg.NV average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 36.0% Above NV avg. ▲ 36.0% Above NV avg.NV average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 7.6% Below NV avg. ▼ 7.6% Below NV avg.NV average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 29.8% Above NV avg. ▲ 29.8% Above NV avg.NV average: 3.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Nevada averages

Rank #26 / 38Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 38 nursing homes we track in Nevada for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nevada average, with a ranking across 38 Nevada facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Total nursing care Info This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 38 nursing homes we track in Nevada for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 23m

16% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
50m
−12% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
42m
−14% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
1h 50m
−19% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
2h 53m
−20% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 31m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
11m
+53% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
40m
−21% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 29m per day

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Physical Therapist is +53% above Nevada average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #34 / 47Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 34th out of 47 nursing homes we track in Nevada for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nevada facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #12 / 54Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 54 nursing homes we track in Nevada for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nevada facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
66 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
71

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
24 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeFacility For Skilled Nursing
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 10, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number11697-SNF-0

Awards

Best Nursing Homes – Short-Term Rehabilitation award from U.S. News
AHCA Bronze National Quality Award

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
TransportationListed as: Social & Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programs24/7 Skilled Nursing Services, Outpatient Therapy, Coordinated Palliative and Hospice Care, Bariatric and Digestive Disease Care, Cancer Recovery, Complex Wound, Catheter, Tracheostomy, and Tube Management
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8 am – 7 pm, Weekends: 9 am – 6:30 pm

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

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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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.9M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$490.8K
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.9M Rank #28 / 35Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 28th out of 35 nursing homes we track in Nevada. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Nevada average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$490.8K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.2M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #29 / 35Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 29th out of 35 nursing homes we track in Nevada. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Nevada average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.3M 52.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #17 / 35Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 17th out of 35 nursing homes we track in Nevada. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Nevada average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 295104

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (69% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

Admissions
762 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 69%
Private pay 31%
Discharges
763 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 65%
Private pay 34%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nevada

Sierra Basin Post Acute is located in CARSON CITY, Nevada.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Sierra Basin Post Acute

Is Sierra Basin Post Acute in a walkable area?

Sierra Basin Post Acute has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Sierra Basin Post Acute?

According to NV state health department records, Sierra Basin Post Acute's license number is 11697-SNF-0.

When does Sierra Basin Post Acute's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Sierra Basin Post Acute's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sierra Basin Post Acute?

Sierra Basin Post Acute's occupancy is 62.0%.

Are pets allowed at Sierra Basin Post Acute?

No, Sierra Basin Post Acute has a no-pet policy.

Does Sierra Basin Post Acute operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sierra Basin Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in NV.

What is the overall rating for Sierra Basin Post Acute?

Sierra Basin Post Acute received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

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