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White Pine Care Center
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Ely, NV
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White Pine Care Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Ely, 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.
1500 Avenue G, Ely, NV 89301 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
White Pine Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of White Pine Care Center

White Pine Care Center is a skilled nursing home that serves Ely and the surrounding Nevada region. The 97-bed facility has been operating for 51 years and is located at 1500 Avenue G. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering options for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.

The home focuses on rehabilitative services and skilled nursing care. Total nurse staffing averages approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day; the facility provides consistent hands-on support. The clinical team includes registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses who work all day to support residents’ care needs.

Residents stay for an average of 211 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those on longer-term care paths. The facility’s current occupancy is 38%. This smaller community atmosphere can provide more individualized attention for residents.

State inspections have cited issues involving medication management protocols, care planning documentation, safety system maintenance, and equipment testing procedures. Families interested in the facility should ask how these areas are managed operationally.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 37. Some services and errands are within walking distance, but most trips require a vehicle. This setting is best for families with a car, as the neighborhood is generally quieter and less busy than a city center.

Facility Direct Line (775) 289-8801
Facility Direct Line (775) 289-8801

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.
▼ 33.7% Below NV avg. ▼ 33.7% Below NV avg.NV average: 3.0Click 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.
▲ 5.4% Above NV avg. ▲ 5.4% Above NV avg.NV average: 2.8Click 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.
▼ 67.8% Below NV avg. ▼ 67.8% Below NV avg.NV average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 17.2% Below NV avg. ▼ 17.2% Below NV avg.NV average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 97 Rank #63 / 319Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 319 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #1 / 278Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 278 homes we track in Nevada for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nevada facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #271 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st out of 403 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
37 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #251 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 251st out of 259 homes we track in Nevada for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
38% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Nevada average: 81.5%
Occupied beds
37 / 97
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.
211 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeFacility For Skilled Nursing
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 1975
License Number1218-SNF-46
CMS Certification Number295029

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsRehabilitative Services

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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 2008 · 18 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 408 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2008 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (528% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 40865 This facility has 528% more total deficiencies than a typical Nevada nursing home (408 vs. NV avg 65).↑ 528% worse
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 5.1

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
38 Rank #26 / 42Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 42 homes we track in Nevada for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nevada State average, with a ranking across all 42 NV facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 36.2

Citations per inspection
12.67 Rank #42 / 42Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 42 homes we track in Nevada for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nevada mean across 42 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 7.08

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

29 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
1
900% worse than State average

State average: 0.1

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

1 critical citation State average: 0.1
0 serious citations State average: 0.5
36 moderate citations State average: 35
1 minor citation State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 07, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 07, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation May 07, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation May 07, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 54
Employees 53
Contractors 1
Staff to resident ratio 1.50 : 1
0% compared with Nevada average
Nevada average ratio: 1.54 : 1 Nevada average ratio: 1.54 : 1See full Nevada ranking
Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 8.3 hours
6% worse than Nevada average
Nevada average: 8.8 hours Nevada average shift: 8.8 hoursSee full Nevada ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 18,429

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 Info 3 total: 2 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 19 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

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

3.5%

636 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 1

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 Assistant190197,23192100%9.4
Occupational Therapy Aide9093,57892100%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff9092,56092100%6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse6061,98892100%9.5
Nurse Practitioner1017678491%9.1
Registered Nurse2137156368%10.8
Medical Director1015226571%8
Dietitian1015006672%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant2024296267%5.1
Administrator101951213%7.9
Qualified Social Worker101281415%2
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011889%2.2
19 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 100%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
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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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $40K Rank #1 / 42Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 42 homes we track in Nevada for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Nevada average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 42 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
16% higher than Nevada average

Nevada average: $34K

Number of fines 1
29% fewer fines than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $40K
Nevada average $34K

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. 12.7
31% worse 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. 21.5
23% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 17.5

Long-stay resident measures
Average Nevada avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.2%
36% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.4%
37% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 14.8%
13% 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 2.7%
8% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
148% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
5% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.4%
67% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 4.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.8%
19% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 14.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.7%
11% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 91.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.7%
In line with Nevada average

Nevada average: 89.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.17
36% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.82

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.51
67% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 1.50

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Nevada avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.0%
5% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 83.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 2.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 7.2%
69% better than Nevada average

Nevada average: 23.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.2%
65% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 9.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 4.9%
534% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 40.9%
24% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 41.3%
18% worse than Nevada average

Nevada average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 36
Medicaid
24
66.7% of residents
Private pay or other
12
33.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$3.4M
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."
-$1.9M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$3.4M Rank #36 / 36Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 36 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities 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."
-$1.9M
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.
$455.2K
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 #36 / 36Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 36 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$2.7M 79.5% 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 #1 / 36Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 36 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities 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).
$2.6M
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).
$5.3M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Whitepinecare

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 295029

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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 (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
60 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 60%
Private pay 35%
Medicaid 5%
Discharges
58 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 33%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 21%

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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Frequently Asked Questions about White Pine Care Center

Is White Pine Care Center in a walkable area?

White Pine Care Center has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of White Pine Care Center?

According to NV state health department records, White Pine Care Center's license number is 1218-SNF-46.

What is the occupancy rate at White Pine Care Center?

White Pine Care Center's occupancy is 38%.

How long has White Pine Care Center been in business?

White Pine Care Center has been operating for approximately 51 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at White Pine Care Center?

No, White Pine Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does White Pine Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

White Pine Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NV.

How many beds does White Pine Care Center have?

White Pine Care Center has 97 beds.

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