Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE
CARSON CITY, NV · 73 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 2, 2026
CMS Certification Number 295023 · first certified January 1973
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Corporation
- New ownershipOwnership changed August 1, 2025 (change of ownership)from COVENANT CARE CARSON, LLC
Position within NV
28 citations — more than 57% of the 66 certified nursing homes in NV. Compared within NV rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 12 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in NV are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 117 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 28 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 28 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NV, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NV figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 28 |
| Median facility in NV | 26 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | 11 |
| December 19, 2024 | 5 |
| February 2, 2026 | 12 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 3 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2026-02-02 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 1 | 2024-02-20 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-12-19 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2026-02-02 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Other 7
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 2, 2026 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0917 | Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2026) |
December 19, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
February 20, 2024 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2024) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.