Northstar Post Acute
2898 Highway 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701
Northstar Post Acute, a 73-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Carson City, NV, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #65 of 65 rated homes in NV on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 1 / 5
- Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #65 of 65
- In-state rank among rated NV homes
- 3.36
- Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 50
- Inspection findings
The verdict
Northstar Post Acute, a 73-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Carson City, NV, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #65 of 65 rated homes in NV on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #65 of 65
- In-state rank among rated NV homes
- 3.36
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 50
- Inspection findings on file
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 66 NV nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 295023
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 73
- Residents
- 60
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Carson City
- Last Inspection
- Feb 2, 2026
Staffing Data
How the 3.36 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 0.47 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 1.03
- CNA Hours
- 1.86
- Total Nursing Hours
- 3.36 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.04
- Nursing Turnover
- 62.5%
- RN Turnover
- 81.8%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Northstar Post Acute
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Northstar Post Acute ranks #65 of 65 rated nursing homes in NV on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Northstar Post Acute operates 73 certified beds in Carson City, NV with approximately 60 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 1★ · quality 3★).
The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $70K. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.36 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.47 per resident day.
Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Northstar Post Acute falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 62.5% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (50 most recent)
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 17, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 29, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.7% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 1.2% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 11.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 94.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 15.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 64.4% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 19.9% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 93.8% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 73.2% | No |
Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $70K
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $70K |
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Northstar Post Acute, both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside NV (73 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside NV (3.39 here).
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Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Northstar Post Acute
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The NV registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NV registry
- Peer homes near 73 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NV. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
