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 nursing home (89 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 71% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.5 | 4 | This facility has 13% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska nursing home (4.5 vs. NE avg 4).↑ 13% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total inspections
| 20 | 13 | This facility has had 54% more total inspections than the Nebraska average (20 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average 18.2
State average 4.19
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: 0.2
State average: 0.5
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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Brookestone of Papillion | NH SNF | Papillion | 110
Facility
110
NE AVG
81
Rank
#51 / 225 |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#53 / 177 | +16% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#43 / 119 | -2% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 7
Facility
7
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#14 / 122 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#6 / 122 | - | 94 | - |
35
Facility
35
NE AVG
47
Rank
#195 / 285 | John Harris | $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#18 / 113 | $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#9 / 113 | 75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#10 / 113 | 285268 | ||||
| Brookestone Acres | NH SNF | Columbus | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
81
Rank
#82 / 225 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#86 / 177 | +8% | 4.98
Facility
4.98
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#19 / 119 | -32% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 14
Facility
14
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#49 / 122 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#85 / 122 | - | 63 | - |
70
Facility
70
NE AVG
47
Rank
#42 / 285 | Raven Schmid | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#25 / 113 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#23 / 113 | 61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#61 / 113 | 285291 | ||||
| Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and | NH HC HOS IL SNF | Elkhorn | 140
Facility
140
NE AVG
81
Rank
#26 / 225 |
91.4%
Facility
91.4%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#21 / 177 | +25% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#35 / 119 | -18% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#4 / 122 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#7 / 122 | 1 | 128 | - |
6
Facility
6
NE AVG
47
Rank
#274 / 285 | Timothy Malloy | $21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 113 | $12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#4 / 113 | 58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#75 / 113 | 285276 | ||||
| Highland Park Care Center | NH ADC MC RC SNF | Sweetwater Alliance | 60
Facility
60
NE AVG
81
Rank
#130 / 225 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#36 / 177 | +20% | 5.54
Facility
5.54
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#9 / 119 | +2% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 9
Facility
9
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#25 / 122 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#26 / 122 | - | 53 | - |
52
Facility
52
NE AVG
47
Rank
#126 / 285 | Terri Myers | $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 113 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#37 / 113 | 70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#27 / 113 | 285063 | ||||
| South Haven Living Center | NH ADC IL MC SNF | Wahoo | 85
Facility
85
NE AVG
81
Rank
#76 / 225 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#6 / 177 | +33% | 4.59
Facility
4.59
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#39 / 119 | +7% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#9 / 122 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#7 / 122 | - | 83 | - |
80
Facility
80
NE AVG
47
Rank
#15 / 285 | Sara Casey | $9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#24 / 113 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#19 / 113 | 64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#51 / 113 | 285231 |
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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