Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
South Haven Living Center is a nursing home in Wahoo, Nebraska, owned by Sara Casey. The 85-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The center is located in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 80. Families can easily navigate the area on foot.
The community has an occupancy rate of 98%. Most residents stay for an average of 258 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those requiring ongoing skilled care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident, supported by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This nursing support is important in the facility’s focus on rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
The home specializes in short-term rehabilitation and sub-acute care. It has dedicated programs in occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Memory care services and hospice support are also available for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Residents also have access to short-term in-house therapy and both inpatient and outpatient therapy options as they work toward recovery without leaving the facility for appointments.
Amenities include spacious private and companion rooms. There are also deluxe private options and a beauty and barber shop. There are regularly scheduled physician visits for residents. They also have access to wireless technology in common areas and transportation services.
Residents receive spiritual support through an on-site chapel, pastoral services, and Bible studies. There are also individual and group activities designed for their emotional well-being. For dining, they enjoy quality meals, and snacks are prepared on-site.
South Haven Living Center is administered by Administrator Jason Gregory.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 89 | 52 | This facility has 71% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (89 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 71% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5.9 | 3.5 | This facility has 69% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (5.9 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 69% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,453 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 0 | 40 | 11,409 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 30 | 0 | 30 | 8,256 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,232 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,798 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,359 | 71 | 77% | 8.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 927 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 853 | 74 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 602 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 546 | 48 | 52% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 525 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 524 | 67 | 73% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 410 | 57 | 62% | 7.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 26 | 28% | 2.5 |
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.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
53% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for South Haven Living Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wahoo's city center to South Haven Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Brookestone of Papillion | NH SNF | Papillion | - | 110 | - | 35 | - |
| Brookestone Acres | NH SNF | Columbus | - | 80 | - | 70 | - |
| Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and | NH HC HOS IL SNF | Plaza Elkhorn (Elkhorn) | - | 140 | - | 6 | - |
| St Joseph’s Hillside Villa | NH AL HOS RC SNF | West Point | - | 54 | - | 66 | - |
| South Haven Living Center | NH ADC IL MC SNF | Wahoo | - | 85 | - | 80 | - |
South Haven Living Center is legally operated by Vsl Wahoo, LLC, and administered by Administrator Jason Gregory.
South Haven Living Center has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
South Haven Living Center's occupancy is 98%.
No, South Haven Living Center has a no-pet policy.
South Haven Living Center is registered as a non-profit in NE.
Administrator Jason Gregory is the administrator of South Haven Living Center.
South Haven Living Center has 85 beds.
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