Occupancy rate
50%
In line with Nebraska averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
The Pines at Blue Hill
The Pines at Blue Hill is a senior living facility located in Blue Hill, Nebraska. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. The facility is committed to providing quality care tailored to the needs of its residents.
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
62
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
50%
Residents per day (avg)
37
Occupancy rate
50%
Residents per day (avg)
37
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
27 days
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$2.5M
Operating loss
-$379.4K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$2,528,083.00
Operating loss
$-379,402.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$977.5K
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.
$1.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$2.9M
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Nebraska averageOccupied beds
31 / 62
Average residents
54 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home
County:
WEBSTER
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
285144
Certification type:
Certification
Ownership & operating entity
The Pines at Blue Hill is administrated by Dixie Jackson, Administrator.
Owner name:
THE PINES AT BLUE HILL LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(402) 756-2079
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
25 visits/inspections
10 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 life safety inspections
Results
13 with issues
12 without issues
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:February 10, 2025
Type:Renewal
101 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
39
Citations per inspection
6.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 39 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
400% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
38 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 17, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Nebraska
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
Accura HealthCare of Hartington
-7%
-7%
-10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68739
67
-
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.
NE 68061
46
-
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
A+
-
72.4%
$5,043,043.00
$3,225,812.00
64%
49.50
4.0787
-
18
1
-2%-8%+3%
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
-
LUTH, KURT
51.8%
$2,881,257.00
$1,523,175.00
52.9%
35.20
3.7604
-
29
1
+15%-16%-26%
The Pines at Blue Hill
-57%
-21%
-15%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68930
62
A
JACKSON, DIXIE
60.1%
$2,513,216.00
$977,548.00
38.9%
36.60
3.5365
2
39
1
-57%-21%-15%
Accura HealthCare of Hartington
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68739
Bed Count:
67
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
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
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%
Arbor Care Centers – Ord, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68862
Bed Count:
60
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%
-26%
The Pines at Blue Hill
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68930
Bed Count:
62
Operator:
JACKSON, DIXIE
CCN:
285144
Occupancy:
60.1%
Home Revenue:
$2,513,216.00
Payroll Costs:
$977,548.00
Payroll %:
38.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5365
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-57%
-57%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-15%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
95
Total Staff
53
Employees
42
Contractors
13,317
Total Hours (Quarter)
19
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 7.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
77 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
35.3%
of total hours from contractors
4,698 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 20
Occupational Therapy Aide: 3
Medication Aide/Technician: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 10
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 20 | 43 | 6,472 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1,678 | 89 | 98% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 8 | 17 | 1,559 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 803 | 77 | 85% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 525 | 63 | 69% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 391 | 56 | 62% | 7 |
| Physical Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 44 | 48% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 4 | 0 | 4 | 336 | 42 | 46% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 264 | 45 | 49% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 183 | 35 | 38% | 5.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 117 | 14 | 15% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 12 | 13% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 14 | 15% | 2.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 12% | 3 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
39 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (17.9%)
Medicaid
19 residents (48.7%)
Private pay or other
13 residents (33.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
7% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.7%
9% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
23% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
83% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.6%
78% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
75% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.3%
126% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.0%
12% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.0%
19% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 75.9%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$23K
28% lower than Nebraska averageNebraska average: $33K
Number of fines
2
38% more fines than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.7
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$23K
Nebraska average
$33K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 21, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 21, 2023
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Pines at Blue Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
60.1%
↓ 7.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$379,402
↓ ~$349K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$1,226,128
↓ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-15.1%
↓ 14.5pp vs 2022
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