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South Lyon Medical Center

213 Whitacre St, Yerington, NV 89447775463230149 certified beds · 32 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
52
1510
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-07-24
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-07-24Standard0110CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-02-03Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-23Standard0240CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-26Standard1130CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-07-24Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-30Record 295011-20250724-F684
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-30Record 295011-20250724-F697
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 295011-20250724-F698
F727Have 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-12Record 295011-20250724-F727
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 295011-20250724-F760
F838Conduct 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 295011-20250724-F838
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 295011-20250724-F842
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 295011-20250724-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-26Record 295011-20250724-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-26Record 295011-20250724-F881
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-15Record 295011-20250724-F882
2025-02-03Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 295011-20250203-F609
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-13Record 295011-20250203-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 295011-20250203-F880
2024-07-23Standard survey · 24 deficienciesOfficial report
F575Post 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-27Record 295011-20240723-F575
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F609
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-30Record 295011-20240723-F712
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 295011-20240723-F730
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 295011-20240723-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 295011-20240723-F804
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 295011-20240723-F806
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F835
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F881
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F882
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 295011-20240723-F883
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-27Record 295011-20240723-F887
F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 295011-20240723-F941
F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-28Record 295011-20240723-F942
F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-25Record 295011-20240723-F943
F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-26Record 295011-20240723-F944
F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 295011-20240723-F945
F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-30Record 295011-20240723-F946
F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-30Record 295011-20240723-F949
2023-09-26Standard survey · 14 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-16Record 295011-20230926-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-11Record 295011-20230926-F641
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-16Record 295011-20230926-F695
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-18Record 295011-20230926-F812
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F835
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-11Record 295011-20230926-F865
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F881
F887Educate 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F887
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 295011-20230926-F732

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day1.16
Facility
Nevada
National
Nevada 1.09 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.22
Facility
Nevada
National
Nevada 4.30 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.47
Facility
Nevada
National
Nevada 3.83 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover62%
Facility
Nevada
National
Nevada 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover63%
Facility
Nevada
National
Nevada 43% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityNevadaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.0%5.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
0.0%2.0%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
25.6%17.1%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
6.5%1.9%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
11.1%12.6%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
5.6%5.5%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
15.7%22.2%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Inserra, Toni
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
South Lyon Health Center Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Wartgow, Kaleb
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Matthew
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Huntley, Scott
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Inserra, Toni
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Inserra, Toni
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Lawson, Joanne
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Reese, Alyce
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Turner, Emily
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Wartgow, Kaleb
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Weir-Cooley, Verona
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Wilkinson, Leah
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Carl
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nevada.

No county cost figures on file for Lyon.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01