South Lyon Medical Center
Yerington, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295011) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (775) 463-2301 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Lyon Medical Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below Nevada's state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
South Lyon Medical Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.22 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for South Lyon Medical Center, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
South Lyon Medical Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Yerington, Nevada (Lyon County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since first approval on January 15, 1967. The facility is certified for 49 beds and currently averages 31.8 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Lyon Medical Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Broken down by category, the facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.22 hours per resident per day, including about 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status for South Lyon Medical Center, and there is no chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months noted in the available data.
Families should verify current details, including inspection reports, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records are subject to periodic CMS updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Lyon Medical Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Nevada's state average of 3.17.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, South Lyon Medical Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports about 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, with a 61.8% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
South Lyon Medical Center is certified for 49 beds and averages 31.8 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 15, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; South Lyon Medical Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 775-463-2301 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 775-463-2301 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection records at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295011?state=NV.
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.