White Pine Care Center
Ely, NV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 295029) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (775) 289-8801 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
White Pine Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for White Pine Care Center, and turnover percentage was not provided either. However, CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
White Pine Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
White Pine Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ely, Nevada, operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility has been federally certified since April 1976 and holds 97 certified beds, with an average of 33.4 residents at a time, indicating it typically operates well below its licensed capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, White Pine Care Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nevada state average of 3.17. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, a staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5. The staffing rating is the lowest of the four components, suggesting that CMS's staffing metrics for this facility are weaker relative to other reviewed facilities.
Specific nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage were not provided in the available data. Families should verify these figures directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the provided data. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation was noted in the data provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
White Pine Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nevada state average of 3.17.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours, RN hours, or turnover percentage for this facility, but its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
White Pine Care Center has 97 certified beds and an average of 33.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 14, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) components; White Pine Care Center scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at (775) 289-8801 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (775) 289-8801 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/295029?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.