WHITE PINE CARE CENTER in Ely, NV has a 2-star overall rating, with especially weak staffing at 1 star and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.79 vs 4.1 hours per resident day). Health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7924.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.39
Licensed practical nurses
0.52
Nurse aides
1.89
Weekend nursing
2.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.4%7.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.3%70.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.6%84.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%5.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.5%25.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.2%35.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—51.9%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
41.7 residents on an average day (43% of 97 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 50 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.