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South Lyon Medical Center
Yerington, NevadaMedicare inspection record
About South Lyon Medical Center
SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER is a non profit - corporation nursing home in YERINGTON, NV with 49 certified beds.
Community at a glance
Capacity
49 residents
Location
Yerington, NV
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
213 WHITACRE ST, Yerington, Nevada 89447
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 24, 2025, state inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies (the Nevada average is 9.6).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 13 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Nevada average.
Medicare has not fined South Lyon Medical Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 13 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 62%Above the Nevada average |
Inspections
43 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
July 24, 2025 · Standard inspection · 11 citations
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 15, 2025Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Aug 25, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 26, 2025Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 25, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 30, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 25, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 26, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 30, 2025Conduct 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Aug 25, 2025Have 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Aug 12, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 25, 2025
February 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 13, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 17, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 17, 2025
July 23, 2024 · Standard inspection · 24 citations+
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Aug 30, 2024Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 30, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 30, 2024Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 30, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 30, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 30, 2024Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Aug 28, 2024Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jul 30, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 1, 2024Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jul 29, 2024Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Aug 30, 2024Post 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 27, 2024Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 30, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 23, 2024Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 30, 2024Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Aug 26, 2024Educate 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 27, 2024Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 28, 2024Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 29, 2024Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Aug 25, 2024Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jul 30, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Aug 30, 2024Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Aug 30, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- South Lyon Health Center Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 49
- Average residents per day
- 32
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 15, 1967
- Inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 295011
Location
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213 WHITACRE STYerington, NV 89447
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Questions about South Lyon Medical Center
How did South Lyon Medical Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 24, 2025 and cited 16 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Nevada average is 9.6.
How much nursing care does each resident get at South Lyon Medical Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 13 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 10 minutes from registered nurses. 62% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has South Lyon Medical Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against South Lyon Medical Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.