South Haven Living Center

South Haven Living Center is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

South Haven Living Center is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

South Haven Living Center

WAHOO, NE 68066 View Map

South Haven Living Center is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

South Haven Living Center is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Overview of South Haven Living Center
South Haven Living Center is an 84-bed skilled care facility located in Wahoo, Nebraska. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, memory support care, adult day care, and outpatient therapy. The facility is designed to provide a community-like environment with various amenities for residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.90/day Nebraska avg: 4.45/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Nebraska avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Nebraska avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Nebraska avg: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Nebraska avg: 2.9/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 85

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Nebraska
Occupancy rate 95.6%
Residents per day (avg) 78
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
78

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$11.0M
Operating deficit
-$209.6K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$11,044,644.00
Operating deficit
$-209,557.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
43.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.4M
Total costs $11.3M
Bed community size
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285231
Certification type: Certification
County: SAUNDERS

Ownership & operating entity

South Haven Living Center is administrated by Jason Gregory, Administrator.

Owner name: VSL WAHOO, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax: (402) 443-5867

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spacious private and companion rooms
Deluxe private rooms
Therapies: occupational
physical
speech
inpatient and outpatient
Short-term in-house therapy
Spiritual support: pastoral services
all faith chapel
chapel services
and bible studies
Emotional support: special events
individual and group activities
Delicious meals and snacks
Regularly scheduled physician visits
Transportation
Wireless technology available in common areas
Beauty and barber shop
Safe environment
Many quality of life choices
Memory support (Alzheimer’s and dementia)
Adult day care services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Short-Term Rehab / Sub-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care, Adult Day Care Services, Specialized Options, Therapies, Respite, Hospice
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Delicious meals and snacks are provided.
Meals Included
Yes

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.

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
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
No
KLAASMEYER, KENNETH
63.6%
$3,668,324.00
$2,124,349.00
57.9%
31.40
4/5
4.1342
4/5
4/5
3/5
7
-
-7%
-7%
-10%
South Haven Living Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NE 68066
84
No
CASEY, SARA
95.6%
$11,019,546.00
$4,821,516.00
43.8%
77.80
4/5
3.8981
4/5
3/5
2/5
6
-
+9%
-12%
+36%
Accura HealthCare of Tekamah
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
No
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
12
-
+19%
-14%
+2%
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
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
$3,225,812.00
64%
49.50
3/5
4.0787
3/5
3/5
4/5
18
1
-2%
-8%
+3%
Arbor Care Centers – Ord, LLC
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
2/5
3.7604
2/5
2/5
2/5
29
1
+15%
-16%
-26%

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Address WAHOO, NE 68066

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

114
Total Staff
99
Employees
15
Contractors
29,978
Total Hours (Quarter)
41
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse128.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse910.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant378 No
Staff by Category
Administration
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
89 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.5%
of total hours from contractors
2,248 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3703710,67591100%8
Medication Aide/Technician290297,90791100%8.3
Registered Nurse120123,19791100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse9092,6299099%10.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0256673%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist0557956976%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff5057207380%6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0555436774%6.5
Dental Services Staff2025335662%7.7
RN Director of Nursing2025246066%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0335096571%6.8
Qualified Social Worker0224026066%6.7

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
30% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 6
67% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 18.2

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 5 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 6

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 10, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 14, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 14, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Vetter Senior Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
78 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (6.4%)
Medicaid 36 (46.2%)
Private Pay/Other 37 (47.4%)
Specialized Care Beds
15 Total Specialty Beds
17.9% of Bed Capacity
15
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
17.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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 12.5
11% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 11.3
Functional decline score 25.2
8% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 23.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.5%
37% above Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 18.1%
18% below Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.1%
8% above Nebraska average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 5.8%
29% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%
31% above Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%
78% below Nebraska average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 1.2%
74% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 24.1%
22% above Nebraska average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.7%
5% below Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
4% above Nebraska average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.5%
17% below Nebraska average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 76.0%

6% worse than Nebraska average
Antipsychotic medication increase 3.8%

59% worse than Nebraska average
Influenza Vaccine 90.6%

19% better than Nebraska average

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

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

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

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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

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

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

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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