SILVER HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER – LAS VEGAS, NV

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Silver Hills Health Care Center

3450 N BUFFALO DR, Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 952-2273
155 beds
All Las Vegas facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
65.18
Score /100
#10281
National Rank

#10281
of 14703 facilities
National
30.1% position
#45
of 66 in NV
State Rank
#33
of 42 in Clark
County Rank
#26
of 30 in Las Vegas
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 89129
ZIP Rank






About Silver Hills Health Care CenterSilver Hills Health Care Center is located at 3450 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV, reachable at (702) 952-2273. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 155.0 certified beds and serves an average of 139 residents per day. It is part of the Covenant Care network (24 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1998-10-21. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Silver Hills Health Care Center

Address

3450 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 155 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: COVENANT CARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
65.18
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10281 of 14703 nationally – #45 of 66 in Nevada

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Silver Hills Health Care Center may be considered for families with limited options in Las Vegas, NV, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSilver Hills Health Care Center currently provides 3 hours 14 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 40 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 14 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 34 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours59 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours40 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 53 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $26,822. 78 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 56.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,281
of 14,703
National
Bottom 30%
#45
of 66
NV State
Bottom 32% in NV
#33
of 42
️ Clark County
#33 of 42
#26
of 30
️ Las Vegas
#26 of 30
#2
of 2
ZIP 89129
#2 of 2

Nationally, Silver Hills Health Care Center ranks 10281st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NV, it ranks 45th out of 66 nursing homes. In Las Vegas, it ranks 26th out of 30 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,627 nationally and RN hours rank #5,373 nationally (#40 in NV).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NV State Rank Note
2022 3.86 #5,231 / 14,703 #29 / 66 Above average
2023 3.75 #5,824 / 14,703 #32 / 66 Above average
2024 3.95 #4,523 / 14,703 #34 / 66 Above average
2025 4.00 #4,586 / 14,703 #32 / 66 Above average
2026 3.24 #11,627 / 14,703 #55 / 66 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NV State Rank Note
2022 0.82 #3,625 / 14,703 #27 / 66 Top 25%
2023 0.69 #4,794 / 14,703 #29 / 66 Above average
2024 0.74 #3,930 / 14,703 #31 / 66 Above average
2025 0.69 #4,983 / 14,703 #39 / 66 Above average
2026 0.67 #5,373 / 14,703 #40 / 66 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Silver Hills Health Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1998-10-21. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (702) 952-2273 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Silver Hills Health Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 65.2/100, placing it #10281 of 14703 facilities nationally and #45 of 66 in Nevada. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Silver Hills Health Care Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 14 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 40 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 59 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 34 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 53 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $26,822. 78 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 56.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Silver Hills Health Care Center ranks 10281st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NV, it ranks 45th out of 66 nursing homes. In Las Vegas, it ranks 26th out of 30 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,627 nationally and RN hours rank #5,373 nationally (#40 in NV). Our composite quality score of 65.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Las Vegas, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/nevada/las-vegas/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

3450 N BUFFALO DR, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Get directions on Google Maps

TEL
LLC
Legal Name

COVENANT CARE VEGAS, INC.

MAP
Browse by Location

All Nevada ·
Clark County ·
Las Vegas ·
ZIP 89129

Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 155
Average Residents / Day 139 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Clark County, NV
City Las Vegas, NV
ZIP Code 89129
Approved Since October 21, 1998
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 295066
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
NursingHomesNearMe.org