Map showing the location of SILVER HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER in LAS VEGAS, Nevada
3450 N BUFFALO DR, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89129

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • NevadaAbove only 20% of peers65 rated homes · average 3.1★
  • Clark CountyAbove only 7% of peers42 rated homes · average 3.6★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−1.0 vs NV avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−1.0 vs NV avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.3 vs NV avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersNV avg3.0★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 8% of peersNV avg3.0★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 38% of peersNV avg3.7★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.24hrsAbove only 13% of peersNV avg4.35Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.67hrsAbove only 37% of peersNV avg1.07Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better55%Above only 21% of peersNV avg46%RN turnover52%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 42% of peersNV avg$15,465Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
28citations
7inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 20, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2023 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 20, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2026
  2. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2026
Aug 20, 20258 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  2. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  3. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  4. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  5. F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  6. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  7. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Feb 6, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025
  3. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025
  4. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025
Sep 6, 20246 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  2. F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  4. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  5. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  6. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Jun 14, 20245 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2024
  4. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
  5. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Sep 29, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
May 4, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 23, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.24hrsAbove only 13% of peers−1.11 vs NV avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.67hrsAbove only 37% of peers−0.40 vs NV avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.99hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.57hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.88hrs
  • Nevada average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better55%Above only 21% of peersNV avg 46%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only52%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year2Leadership changed
  • Occupancy155 certified beds · ~139 residents a day90%Above 58% of peersNV avg 85%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $15,465NV avg in fines
Above only 42% of peersFewer fines than 42% of rated homes in Nevada

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Nevada facilities average 0.6 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Covenant Care24 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Covenant Care California, LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Centre Capital Investors V, LP
  • Centre Covenant Purchaser (B), LLC
  • Centre Covenant Purchaser (Q), LLC
  • Centre Covenant Purchaser (S), LLC
  • Centre V Secondary Fund, L.P.
  • Covenant Care, LLC
  • Covenant Holdco, LLC
  • Covenant Subco, LLC
  • +6 more
Operational or managerial control
  • Lance Hassell
  • Carol Sparks
Corporate directors
  • Robert Levin
  • Christine Sims
Corporate officers
  • Dava Ashley
  • Kevin Carney
  • Mary Evans
  • Lance Hassell
  • Robert Levin
  • Christine Sims
  • Andrew Torok
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Midcap Funding IV Trust

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 295066 · 3450 N BUFFALO DR, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89129.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Nevada and Clark County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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