Northstar Post Acute
Carson City, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295023) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $70,296
Phone: (775) 882-3301 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northstar Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Northstar Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
Northstar Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $70,296.00, with no payment denials reported. Note that CMS ratings may reflect the prior operator, as ownership changed within the past 12 months.
About this facility
Northstar Post Acute is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Carson City, Nevada, first certified by CMS in 1973. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 73 certified beds, with an average daily census of 59.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northstar Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $70,296.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Northstar Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
CMS records indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months; as a result, current ratings may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one. Families should review the facility's inspection history directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northstar Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Northstar Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 62.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $70,296.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northstar Post Acute has 73 certified beds and an average daily census of 59.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (775) 882-3301 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (775) 882-3301 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295023?state=NV, noting that ownership changed within the past 12 months.
Was there a recent change in ownership that could affect these ratings?
Yes, CMS records indicate ownership changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings may reflect the prior operator's performance.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.