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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 85th out of 117 homes in Nebraska. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 52m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 26m per day | ▼ 40% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 6m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 7m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 31m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%Sandhills Care Center is administrated by Administrator Penny Jacobs.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 30 | 52 | This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (30 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 42% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 3 | 5.2 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (3 vs. NE avg 5.2).↓ 42% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection-related document from February 4, 2025, confirmed that Sandhills Care Center is licensed and meets statutory requirements for occupancy with a capacity of 46 beds, with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies primarily related to resident care, including wound and fall prevention, infection control, and fire safety issues such as obstructed exit corridors and inadequate fire drill frequency. A complaint investigation in October 2018 substantiated a failure to implement fall prevention interventions for one resident, but other complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues in care and safety, but the absence of deficiencies in the most recent licensing renewal suggests some improvement over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
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.
18 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
17% worse than Nebraska average
13% better than Nebraska average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 8,908 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,663 | 91 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,295 | 85 | 92% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 941 | 83 | 90% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 678 | 72 | 78% | 9.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 | 71 | 77% | 8.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 62 | 67% | 8.2 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.5
37% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.5
31% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
38.1%
83% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.3%
24% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.0%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
42% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.6%
63% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
13% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.7%
41% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
23.6%
433% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
42% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.1%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.05
42% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.80
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.37
30% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.95
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
65.4%
19% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
29Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Sandhills Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #98 / 120Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 120 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Ainsworth's city center to Sandhills Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The legal owner and operator of Sandhills Care Center is Ainsworth Brown County Care.
Sandhills Care Center has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Sandhills Care Center's occupancy is 50%.
Administrator Penny Jacobs is the administrator of Sandhills Care Center.
Sandhills Care Center has 46 beds.
Yes — there are 36 photos of Sandhills Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Sandhills Care Center is located at 143 N Fullerton Street.
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