Lyon County, Nevada · Nursing home
South Lyon Medical Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
213 Whitacre St, Yerington, NV 89447
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.22 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 61.8% Above the state average of 45.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 57 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 64.9% of 49 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
South Lyon Medical Center is a 49-bed nursing home in Yerington, Nevada (Lyon County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.22 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Nevada average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day (average)
- 31.8
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask South Lyon Medical Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 16 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jul 24, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Nevada average is 9.7. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 61.8%, above the Nevada average of 45.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident on weekends against 4.22 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Nevada average 3.1
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Nevada average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Nevada average 3.4
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Nevada average 3.8
The vertical line marks the Nevada average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.22 h Nevada average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.60 h Nevada average 2.38
- Licensed practical nurses 0.46 h Nevada average 0.84
- Registered nurses 1.16 h Nevada average 1.12
- All staff, weekends 3.47 h Nevada average 3.86
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Nevada average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover61.8%
- Nevada average45.1%
- Registered nurse turnover62.5%
- Nevada average43.4%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Nevada and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.1% | 12.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.3% | 5.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% | 92.9% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 22.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.7% | 22.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 89.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.0% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.8% | 15.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.6% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.45 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.2% | 84.6% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 80.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 23.2% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 57 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 8 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | 16 | 3 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 27 | 9 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 14 | 5 |
Nevada homes averaged 9.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (57)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 57.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Nevada homes averaged 0.5 fines and $13,952 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Nevada
- Size49 of 66 by certified beds
- Nevada average residents per day94.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Lyon County1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for South Lyon Medical Center?
South Lyon Medical Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does South Lyon Medical Center have?
South Lyon Medical Center has 49 certified beds. It averages 31.8 residents per day, about 64.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at South Lyon Medical Center?
The home reports 4.22 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.16 hours from registered nurses. The Nevada average is 4.34 hours and 1.12 hours from registered nurses.
Has South Lyon Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does South Lyon Medical Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Lyon County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 295011. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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