Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Northstar Post Acute
2898 Highway 50 East · Carson City, NV 89701 · 73 certified beds
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About Northstar Post Acute
Northstar Post Acute is a nursing home in Carson City, Nevada. Its capacity is 73 beds, below the Nevada median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 78 citations, the most recent on February 2, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.10 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Carson City. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (78)
Records from September 2023 to February 2026.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
October 16, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2023.
September 6, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $70,296
February 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $70,296 against this nursing home on February 20, 2024.
Staffing
3.10 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.31 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Nevada.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Carson City.
Ormsby Post Acute Rehabilitation
Sierra Basin Post Acute
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