NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE
2898 HIGHWAY 50 EAST, Carson City, NV 89701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE Compares
NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE is a 73-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carson City, Nevada. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nevada average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (33.4%) is above the Nevada average of 23.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 73 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carson City, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nevada average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the Nevada average of 17.6% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — about the same as the Nevada average of 2.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Nevada average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.4% — worse than the Nevada average of 23.4% (43% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nevada averages across 66 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Carson City.
How is NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.8% here versus 17.6% across Nevada. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 33.4% here versus 23.4% across Nevada. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE lag behind other Carson City options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Carson City
Carson City sits in Carson City, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nevada as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 11,221 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $58,305
- Median home value
- $299,900
Demographics for Carson City from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carson City.
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