Grover C Dils Medical Center SNF

700 N Spring St, Box 1010-C-Adm Bldg · Caliente, NV · 89008 · 7757263171

16 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 52
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 90
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.543.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day2.040.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.72≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year32%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (20 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F April 25, 2025

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F April 25, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F April 25, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024

    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.

    Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024

    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 May 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · C May 2, 2024

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected May 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • No harm found · C May 2, 2024

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected April 19, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected April 19, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected April 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected April 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 295026 · certified since September 27, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.