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Total Health inspections
6
40% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
4.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a nursing care facility located in Newman Grove, Nebraska. It offers skilled nursing services, rehabilitation therapy, and a variety of activities for residents. The facility has been serving the community since 1960 and focuses on providing high-quality care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
45
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
70.3%
Residents per day (avg)
32
Occupancy rate
70.3%
Residents per day (avg)
32
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Medicaid
26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$3.7M
Operating deficit
-$757.3K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$3,668,137.00
Operating deficit
$-757,344.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.4M
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
64%
Occupied Beds
29 of 45
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
285213
Certification type:
Certification
County:
MADISON
Ownership & operating entity
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is administrated by Eugene Sarniak III, Administrator.
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Fax:
(402) 447-6244
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Therapy, Activities and Social Services
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
26 visits/inspections
8 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 routine inspections
Results
10 with issues
16 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:August 1, 2019
72 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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67
No
KLAASMEYER, KENNETH
63.6%
$3,668,324.00
$2,124,349.00
57.9%
31.40
4.1342
-
7
-
-7%-7%-10%
Accura HealthCare of Tekamah
+19%
-14%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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46
No
GEIS, HEATHER
72.0%
$3,111,496.00
$2,065,549.00
66.4%
30.00
3.8342
-
12
-
+19%-14%+2%
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
-2%
-8%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68064
66
No
-
72.4%
$5,043,043.00
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64%
49.50
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18
1
-2%-8%+3%
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
-21%
+6%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68758
45
No
MID NEBRASKA LUTHERAN HOME ASSN
70.3%
$3,469,608.00
$2,392,282.00
68.9%
31.70
4.7285
1
20
2
-21%+6%
0%
Arbor Care Centers – Ord, LLC
+15%
-16%
-26%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68862
60
No
LUTH, KURT
51.8%
$2,881,257.00
$1,523,175.00
52.9%
35.20
3.7604
-
29
1
+15%-16%-26%
Accura HealthCare of Hartington
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68739
Bed Count:
67
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KLAASMEYER, KENNETH
CCN:
285088
Occupancy:
63.6%
Home Revenue:
$3,668,324.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,124,349.00
Payroll %:
57.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
31.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1342
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Accura HealthCare of Tekamah
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68061
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GEIS, HEATHER
CCN:
285118
Occupancy:
72.0%
Home Revenue:
$3,111,496.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,065,549.00
Payroll %:
66.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
30.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8342
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68064
Bed Count:
66
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
285117
Occupancy:
72.4%
Home Revenue:
$5,043,043.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,225,812.00
Payroll %:
64%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0787
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68758
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MID NEBRASKA LUTHERAN HOME ASSN
CCN:
285213
Occupancy:
70.3%
Home Revenue:
$3,469,608.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,392,282.00
Payroll %:
68.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
31.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7285
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
0%
Arbor Care Centers – Ord, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68862
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LUTH, KURT
CCN:
285294
Occupancy:
51.8%
Home Revenue:
$2,881,257.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,523,175.00
Payroll %:
52.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
35.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7604
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
29
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-26%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
105
Total Staff
62
Employees
43
Contractors
17,321
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 9.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
78 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.7%
of total hours from contractors
2,035 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medication Aide/Technician: 12
Certified Nursing Assistant: 16
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Registered Nurse: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 12 | 30 | 4,970 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 13 | 16 | 29 | 4,002 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 11 | 1 | 12 | 3,145 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 2,575 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 3 | 8 | 899 | 86 | 95% | 9.8 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 551 | 67 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 479 | 62 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 410 | 44 | 48% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 153 | 51 | 56% | 2.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 97 | 27 | 30% | 3.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 14 | 15% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
20
10% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
18.2
3.33 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
14 citations
Complaint investigations
8 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
0.2
Serious Health citations
2
300% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
0.5
Moderate Health citations
16
Minor Health citations
2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Nov 17, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 24, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Apr 24, 2025
Corrected
Administration minor citation
Sep 12, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Resident Census by Payment Source
34
Total Residents
Medicaid
16
(47.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
18
(52.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
13.1
16% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
11.3
Functional decline score
26.4
13% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
23.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
25.3%
22% above Nebraska average.
Walking Ability Worsened
24.8%
12% above Nebraska average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.9%
7% above Nebraska average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
4.0%
10% below Nebraska average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.0%
64% above Nebraska average.
Urinary Tract Infection
3.3%
9% above Nebraska average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% below Nebraska average.
Antipsychotic Use
23.2%
17% above Nebraska average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
7% above Nebraska average.
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
4% above Nebraska average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.4%
20% below Nebraska average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
74.5%
8% worse than Nebraska average
Antipsychotic medication increase
9.1%
283% worse than Nebraska average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$46K
This home paid 41% more in fines than the state average.
Nebraska average:
$33K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 31% fewer fines than the state average.
Nebraska average:
1.5
Payment Denials
2
This home had 176% more payment denials than the state average.
Nebraska average:
0.7
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Sep 12, 2024
$46K
Payment Denial
Sep 12, 2024
62 days
Payment Denial
Aug 24, 2023
14 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
70.3%
↓ 4.0pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$757,344
↓ ~$74K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$2,709,640
↑ ~$337K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-21.8%
↓ 3.8pp vs 2023
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