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A
Very Good

SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER

213 WHITACRE ST · YERINGTON, NV 89447

7754632301 · Non profit - Corporation

49 beds27.7 residents60 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A
Very Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
A
Very Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER receives an overall staffing grade of A (Very Good). With 4.7448 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.85 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 17.63% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (35.49% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have been declining over recent quarters — worth monitoring.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 3 days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️35.49% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
Total Nurse HPRD
4.7448hrs/resident/day▲ 0.85
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8401hrs/resident/day▲ 0.16
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
17.63%
4.9936 weekday → 4.1132 weekend
Agency Staff
35.49%
24.39% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
3days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
3.1284hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.7763hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.7533std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Lyon County Average+0.00 HPRD
4.74
04.74 HPRD
vs. Nevada State Average+0.39 HPRD
4.36
04.74 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.85 HPRD
3.90
04.74 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER ★
YERINGTON · This facility
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A
4.74480.8401★☆☆☆☆
GARDNERVILLE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
GARDNERVILLE
31.8 mi
C
3.39990.8429★☆☆☆☆
NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE
CARSON CITY
33.3 mi
C
3.15160.8759★★☆☆☆
MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
CARSON CITY
33.8 mi
F
2.80040.2437★☆☆☆☆
SIERRA BASIN POST ACUTE
CARSON CITY
34.7 mi
A+
5.07371.0654★★★★★
ORMSBY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION
CARSON CITY
35.6 mi
C
3.41040.857★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
52
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Jul 24, 2025Health
11 deficiencies cited
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Feb 3, 2025Health
3 deficiencies cited
▼
Jul 23, 2024Health
24 deficiencies cited
▼
Sep 26, 2023Health
14 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.