ElderGrade
D

48/100

Below average

Northstar Post Acute

2898 Highway 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 4 in Carson City County (775) 882-3301
Certified beds
73
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $70,296 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 78 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $70,296 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.36 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.89 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 78 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 2, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 2, 2026 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 2, 2026 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 2, 2026 F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 2, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 2, 2026 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 2, 2026 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 2, 2026 F0943

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 2, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PACS GROUP, which operates 281 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
TRUIST BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CANTY, MARK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RHODES, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TILLEY, SAMANTHA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CSV 4 CARSON SNF, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PROVIDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
TRUIST BANK Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CANTY, MARK Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Northstar Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Northstar Post Acute? +

Northstar Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of D (48 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Northstar Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 3.36 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Northstar Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 78 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Northstar Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Northstar Post Acute is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.