South Lyon Medical Center
Nursing Home · Yerington, NV
CMS certification number295011
Contact & location
213 Whitacre STYerington, NV 89447
Lyon County
- Phone
- (775) 463-2301
- ZIP code
- 89447 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day
- 31.8 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- South Lyon Health Center INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 15, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.22 (state 4.30 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.16 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.60 (state 2.37 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.47 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.8 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 62.5 (state 43.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 9.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 52 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-30 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-24 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-24 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-26 |
| 2025-07-24 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-26 |
| 2025-02-03 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-02-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-07-23 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | 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. F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-07-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-23 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-07-23 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-23 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-23 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-07-23 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. F0941 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-23 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. F0942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-28 |
| 2024-07-23 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-23 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. F0944 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-23 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-23 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. F0946 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-30 |
| 2024-07-23 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. F0949 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-30 |
| 2023-09-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-18 |
| 2023-09-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-16 |
| 2023-09-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-09-26 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-16 |
| 2023-09-26 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-26 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-26 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-09-26 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Inserra, Toni (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wartgow, Kaleb (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christensen, Matthew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huntley, Scott (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lawson, Joanne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reese, Alyce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turner, Emily (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weir-Cooley, Verona (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilkinson, Leah (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilson, Carl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Inserra, Toni (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Inserra, Toni (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| South Lyon Health Center INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wartgow, Kaleb (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of South Lyon Medical Center?
South Lyon Medical Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Nevada.
How many beds does South Lyon Medical Center have?
It has 49 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has South Lyon Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of South Lyon Medical Center?
(775) 463-2301. The facility is located at 213 Whitacre ST, Yerington, NV 89447.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.