Saunders Medical Center
1760 County Rd J · Wahoo, NE · 68066 · 4024434685
60 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 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 December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285296 · certified since September 8, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.