Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
427 Legion Street · Wauneta, NE · 69045 · 3083945738
36 certified beds Government - City
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 13, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G May 16, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285220 · certified since May 16, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.