Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
South Lyon Medical Center
213 Whitacre St, Yerington, NV · (775) 463-2301
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day
- 33
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- January 15, 1967
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Nevada.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Nevada homes
South Lyon Medical Center carries 98 inspection points. That is fewer than 11% of Nevada's 65 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Nevada: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–16 pts
- 4★ 16–29 pts
- 3★ 29–46 pts
- 2★ 46–74 pts
- 1★ over 74 pts
Bars show every rated home in Nevada by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
57 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Infection Control12F
- E
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- F
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- F
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
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.
- D
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- D
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.
Administration11F
- D
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.
- D
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- F
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- D
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- D
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
- D
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
- D
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
- D
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
- D
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- D
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Quality of Life and Care7D
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights6D
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- D
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- D
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.
- D
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation5D
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Pharmacy Service5D
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- D
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.
- D
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.
Nursing and Physician Services4D
- D
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.
- D
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- D
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning4D
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nutrition and Dietary3F
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspection history
2025-07-24
16 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2024-07-23
27 health deficiencies · 9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (7 deficiencies)
2023-09-26
14 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 5 min of nursing staff time a day, 1 h 13 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 5 min
Nevada average
4 h 20 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 59% of nursing staff and 46% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine4.6 pts better | 98.3% | 93.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine7.2 pts better | 100.0% | 92.8% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.9 pts better | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.6 pts worse | 10.6% | 5.0% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.5 pts worse | 6.8% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.5 pts better | 15.4% | 21.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.2 pts worse | 24.3% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened1.2 pts worse | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.2 pts better | 10.3% | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder3.4 pts worse | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.5 pts worse | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence10.4 pts worse | 25.9% | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.4 pts better | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.6 pts worse | 79.4% | 85.0% | 82.3% |
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Who owns and runs it
14 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christensen, Matthew | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Huntley, Scott | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Inserra, Toni | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Inserra, Toni | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Inserra, Toni | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lawson, Joanne | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Reese, Alyce | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| South Lyon Health Center Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Turner, Emily | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Wartgow, Kaleb | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Wartgow, Kaleb | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Weir-Cooley, Verona | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Wilkinson, Leah | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Wilson, Carl | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
17 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Miscellaneous4F
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems3F
- D
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Egress3F
- F
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Smoke3E
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Emergency Preparedness3D
- D
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- D
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- D
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Services1F
- F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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