SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER
213 WHITACRE ST, Yerington, NV 89447
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER Compares
SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Yerington, 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 staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Nevada average of 2.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 49 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nevada average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.2% — worse than the Nevada average of 17.6% (54% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Nevada average of 2.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Nevada average of 5.5% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nevada averages across 66 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Yerington.
How is SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.2% here versus 17.6% across Nevada. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.2% across Nevada. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 49 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER?
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 Yerington
Yerington sits in Lyon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% 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+
- 11,778 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 43.9 years
- Median household income
- $58,814
- Median home value
- $238,600
Demographics for Lyon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Yerington.
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