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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Overview of Plainview Manor

Plainview Manor and Whispering Pines Assisted Living is located in Plainview, Nebraska. It provides skilled nursing care, assisted living, and rehabilitation services including occupational, speech, and physical therapy. The facility aims to meet the special needs of residents while allowing them to maintain independence.

(402) 582-3849

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.74/day Nebraska avg: 4.45/day

Overall rating

5/5

Nebraska avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Nebraska avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

4/5

Nebraska avg: 3.3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Nebraska avg: 2.9/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 39

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

79.8%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$3.5M

Surplus of revenue

$332.1K

Governmental home City

Home revenue

$3,479,840.00

Surplus of revenue

$332,135.00

Payroll costs

$2.0M

57.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.1M

Total costs $3.1M

39-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285273

Certification type: Certification

County: PIERCE

Ownership & operating entity

Plainview Manor is administrated by Juleen Johnson, Administrator.

Owner name: CITY OF PLAINVIEW

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Assisted Living

Contact Information

Fax: (402) 582-3850

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respite Care

Dining & Nutrition

Meal Schedule

Breakfast Open- 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; Dinner- 12:00 p.m.; Supper- 6:15 p.m.

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Plainview Manor

SNF

NE 68769

PLAINVIEW MANOR

79.8%

$3,330,702.00

$1,998,025.00

60%

32.90

5/5

3.7437

5/5

4/5

3/5

-16%

+13%

Accura HealthCare of Hartington

SNF

NE 68739

KLAASMEYER, KENNETH

63.6%

$3,668,324.00

$2,124,349.00

57.9%

31.40

4/5

4.1342

4/5

3/5

-7%

-10%

Accura HealthCare of Tekamah

SNF

NE 68061

GEIS, HEATHER

72.0%

$3,111,496.00

$2,065,549.00

66.4%

30.00

3/5

3.8342

4/5

1/5

3/5

-14%

+2%

Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC

SNF

NE 68064

72.4%

$5,043,043.00

$3,225,812.00

64%

49.50

3/5

4.0787

3/5

4/5

-8%

+3%

Arbor Care Centers – Ord, LLC

SNF

NE 68862

LUTH, KURT

51.8%

$2,881,257.00

$1,523,175.00

52.9%

35.20

2/5

3.7604

2/5

-16%

-26%

Plainview Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68769

Bed Count: 39

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PLAINVIEW MANOR

CCN: 285273

Occupancy: 79.8%

Home Revenue: $3,330,702.00

Payroll Costs: $1,998,025.00

Payroll %: 60%

Avg Residents/Day: 32.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7437

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 15

RN share vs State Avg:

+83%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-16%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+13%

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: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1342

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 7

RN share vs State Avg:

-7%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-7%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-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: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8342

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 12

RN share vs State Avg:

+19%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-14%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+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: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0787

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 18

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

-2%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-8%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+3%

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: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7604

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 29

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+15%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-16%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-26%

PLAINVIEW, NE 68769

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

12,470

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	8.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	30	7.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

48 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

1.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

2 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	30	30	6,635	91	100%	7.5
Registered Nurse	11	11	2,651	91	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	7	976	75	82%	8.2
Administrator	1	1	480	60	66%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	456	57	63%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	1	452	62	68%	7.3
Dental Services Staff	1	1	433	58	64%	7.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	2	2	346	48	53%	6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	3	17	20	22%	0.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	8	3	3%	2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	1	7	3	3%	2.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	1	4	5	5%	0.8
Physical Therapy Aide	1	1	4	4	4%	1
Speech Language Pathologist	1	1	1	2	2%	0.5

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Total Health inspections 3

30% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 15

18% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 15 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 14

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 12, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 12, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 12, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 12, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: City Government

Resident Census by Payment Source

34 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (2.9%)

Medicaid 17 (50%)

Private Pay/Other 16 (47.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.3

17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 18.8

19% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.8%

5% below Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.4%

44% below Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.1%

10% below Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.5%

44% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%

1% above Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%

74% below Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.9%

81% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.3%

33% below Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.5%

4% below Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.7%

32% below Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.0%

12% better than Nebraska average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Plainview Manor based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 79.8% ↑ 2.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $332,135 ↑ ~$54K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,381,005 ↑ ~$83K vs 2022

Profit Margin 10.0% ↑ 1.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	82.5%	84.4%	83.1%	84.5%	78.1%	79.2%	79.3%	80.5%	86.2%	58.3%	77.3%	79.8%
Beds	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39
Net Income	$228,337	$131,865	$165,841	$98,919	$58,349	$151,169	$79,781	$24,499	$560,916	$165,367	$278,108	$332,135
Gross Revenue	$2,245,923	$2,302,669	$2,441,641	$2,515,845	$2,363,081	$2,499,579	$2,532,405	$2,564,809	$2,825,233	$2,635,486	$3,115,553	$3,330,702
Operating Expenses	$2,063,839	$2,220,033	$2,331,072	$2,460,125	$2,346,265	$2,384,148	$2,490,782	$2,595,534	$2,852,881	$2,744,307	$3,047,420	$3,147,705
Net Patient Revenue	$2,245,923	$2,302,669	$2,441,641	$2,515,845	$2,363,081	$2,499,579	$2,532,405	$2,564,809	$2,825,233	$2,635,486	$3,115,553	$3,330,702
Total Payroll	$1,522,798	$1,676,226	$1,758,980	$1,900,802	$1,785,698	$1,824,746	$1,911,210	$1,990,025	$2,214,818	$2,085,006	$2,298,504	$2,381,005
Profit Margin %	10.2%	5.7%	6.8%	3.9%	2.5%	6.1%	3.2%	1.0%	19.9%	6.3%	8.9%	10.0%
Medicare %	2.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.3%	1.1%	1.6%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	3.3%	2.0%	0.1%
Medicaid %	58.2%	58.1%	54.3%	52.8%	65.4%	61.4%	59.6%	75.7%	68.1%	48.8%	51.3%	50.1%
Private %	39.4%	40.5%	45.4%	45.8%	33.5%	37.0%	39.3%	23.1%	30.8%	47.9%	46.6%	49.7%
Revenue/Day	$191	$192	$206	$209	$212	$222	$224	$224	$230	$318	$283	$293
Cost/Day	$175	$185	$197	$204	$211	$211	$221	$227	$232	$331	$277	$277
Avg Length of Stay	280.3 days	324.7 days	622.4 days	227.1 days	529.6 days	289.2 days	352.8 days	224.6 days	279.8 days	237.1 days	229.2 days	437.0 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Plainview Manor

Plainview Manor is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Plainview Manor is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Plainview Manor

Plainview Manor is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Plainview Manor is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Short-stay resident measures

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Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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