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Saint Joseph Rehab: Assessment Failures - NV

Healthcare Facility
Saint Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center
Las Vegas, NV  ·  4/5 stars

The inspection, triggered by a complaint, took place on September 12, 2025. Inspectors focused on how the facility tracked the level of help residents needed to eat, a detail that matters because some residents cannot safely manage meals without close supervision or direct physical assistance.

The CNA explained how the system was supposed to work. At the start of each shift, staff received a handoff report identifying what level of meal assistance each resident required. That information was also available through electronic point-of-care charting at kiosks on the floor, where aides were expected to document, after every single meal, whether a resident had received supervision, setup help, one-on-one assistance, or was fully dependent. The CNA confirmed that for the resident identified in the report as R111, those fields had simply been left empty on several dates.

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The Director of Nursing said the same thing when inspectors spoke with her that afternoon. CNAs were expected to follow the documented level of assistance and record what they did at each meal, including how much of the meal the resident consumed. For R111, that hadn't happened consistently.

What the blank fields leave unanswered is whether R111 received the correct level of help during those undocumented meals, or any help at all. The records don't show it either way.

The violation was cited at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting few residents. The complaint that prompted the inspection was filed under case number 2282565.

For a resident who depends on staff to eat safely, the difference between supervision and no assistance can determine whether a meal is finished, or whether it becomes a choking risk. The records at Saint Joseph, for those blank dates, don't say which it was.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Saint Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center from 2025-09-12 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Last verified: July 22, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

SAINT JOSEPH TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER in LAS VEGAS, NV was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 12, 2025.

The inspection, triggered by a complaint, took place on September 12, 2025.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at SAINT JOSEPH TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER?
The inspection, triggered by a complaint, took place on September 12, 2025.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in LAS VEGAS, NV, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from SAINT JOSEPH TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 295040.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check SAINT JOSEPH TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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