Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home is a 64-bed nursing home at 220 Park Avenue, Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, administered by Donnavan Jacobitz and owned by Blue Valley Lutheran Homes, a faith-based organization. The facility provides nursing care, long-term care, respite care, and rehabilitation services, emphasizing spiritual services and a home-like atmosphere.
Staffing shows mixed performance against state standards. Registered nurses provide 40 minutes per resident per day, 7 percent below the Nebraska average of 43 minutes. Licensed practical nurses deliver 1 hour 1 minute per day, 42 percent above the state average of 43 minutes. Nurse aides work 2 hours 18 minutes per day, 17 percent below the Nebraska average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend total nursing hours reach 3 hours 2 minutes per day, 16 percent below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Occupancy runs at 48 percent with 31 residents in 64 beds, substantially below the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent and indicating significant available capacity.
Blue Valley Lutheran’s inspection record reflects substantial improvement. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, conducted 20 inspections over the facility’s history. The inspection on March 25, 2025, found the facility met all statutory requirements for licensure renewal with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections documented deficiencies centered on environmental safety, fall prevention, care plan updates, resident dignity, and life safety code compliance. Complaint investigations were predominantly unsubstantiated, though some substantiated findings involved failure to update care plans, pressure ulcer prevention, and medication security. The facility was placed on 90-day probation in March 2019 due to safety and fall prevention violations. No fines or license suspensions appear in available records. The facility has incurred no federal penalties in the past three years.
The recent clean renewal inspection marks documented improvement following the earlier probationary period. However, the low occupancy rate warrants discussion about the facility’s current operational status and staffing stability.
Families considering Blue Valley Lutheran for long-term care should ask administrators directly about fall prevention protocols and care plan procedures given the earlier deficiency pattern.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home is administrated by Administrator Donnavan Jacobitz.
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.
| Metric | This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 102 | 52 | This facility has 96% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (102 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 96% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.8 | 3.5 | This facility has 94% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (6.8 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 94% worse |
The most recent inspection on March 25, 2025, found Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home met all statutory requirements for licensure renewal with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to environmental safety, fall prevention, care plan updates, resident dignity, and life safety code compliance. Complaint investigations over the years were mostly unsubstantiated, though some substantiated findings involved failure to update care plans, pressure ulcer prevention, and medication security. Enforcement actions included a 90-day probation starting in March 2019 due to safety and fall prevention violations, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, culminating in a clean renewal inspection in 2025.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.
Nebraska average: 0.2
Nebraska average: 0.5
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home is located in HEBRON, Nebraska.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
1,746 contractor hours this quarter
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 5 | 13 | 3,733 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,610 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 3 | 26 | 29 | 2,425 | 90 | 99% | 10.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,314 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 36 | 40% | 0.6 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 27% | 0.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 21% | 0.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 10% | 0.7 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8% | 0.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5% | 0.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3% | 0.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3% | 0.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 0.5 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1% | 0.4 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
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| Accura HealthCare of Tekamah |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tekamah | 46 | 72.0% | +2% | 3.83 | +19% | -14% | 0 | 12 | 4.0 | - | 30 | - | 59 | Heather Geis | $3.1M | $2.1M | 66.3% | 285118 | ||||
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The legal owner and operator of Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home is Blue Valley Lutheran Homes.
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home's occupancy is 48%.
Administrator Donnavan Jacobitz is the administrator of Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home.
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home has 64 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home is located at 220 Park Avenue.

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