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Battle Mountain General Hospital

535 S. HUMBOLDT STREET, BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV, 89820
(775) 635-2550
25 licensed beds

CMS rates Battle Mountain General Hospital 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 46 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
25
CMS facility ID
295063
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lander
Facility name
Battle Mountain General Hospital
Street address
535 S. HUMBOLDT STREET
City / state / ZIP
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Phone
(775) 635-2550

Battle Mountain General Hospital is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Battle Mountain, Nevada. It is licensed for 25 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Nevada (102 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Battle Mountain and 66 skilled nursing facilities across Nevada. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Battle Mountain General Hospital 46 times across 7 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - Hospital district

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1997-12-10
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
14 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-23
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
25
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-04-23Health inspection14 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0605
E · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0838
C · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0851
E · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0943
D · No harm found
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2026-05-15
2025-02-06Health inspection9 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0640
C · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0642
C · No harm found
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0731
C · No harm found
Request a waiver if it can't meet the nurse staffing requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-03-03
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (23 citations)
2024-01-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0826
D · No harm found
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
2026-04-23Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2026-05-15
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0521
C · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0908
D · No harm found
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-11
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-05-11
2025-02-06Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-03
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-03
2024-01-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-01
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-02-01
K-0753
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-02-01
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 295063.
How it compares in Nevada.
Inspection citations, 3 years
46
More than 32% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 55
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 49% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.9

Resident outcomes

On 16 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Nevada average on 8 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased7.1%12.5%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight6.2%5.3%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder14.1%1.4%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection6.1%1.8%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms0.0%5.0%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.4%1.9%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.8%93.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened8.6%12.4%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication14.5%21.9%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%92.8%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers7.7%5.5%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.1%15.5%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication15.0%17.1%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.981.811.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days3.291.311.69Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0355 2 inspections. Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Nevada

  • Licensing: Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC), Nevada Health Authority
  • File a complaint: 702-668-3250 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 888-282-1155. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 888-729-0571. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Battle Mountain General Hospital, less than 0.1 miles.
  • Humboldt General Hospital, about 47 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, about 65 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered