Occupancy rate
91%
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Sumner Place
Nursing Home · Lincoln, NE
Sumner Place
Nursing Home · Lincoln, NE
Sumner Place is a 104-bed nursing home in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, administered by Kaitlin Clegg and operated by VSL Lincoln Sumner, LLC. Operating continuously since 1975 and holding 65 awards and achievements, the facility provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia services, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
Staffing exhibits mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Registered nurses deliver 39 minutes per resident per day, 9 percent below the Nebraska average of 43 minutes. Licensed practical nurses provide 40 minutes per day, 7 percent below the state average of 43 minutes. Nurse aides work 2 hours 42 minutes per day, matching the state average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend total nursing hours reach 3 hours 32 minutes per day, at the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Weekend registered nurse coverage reaches 47 minutes per day, 62 percent above the state average of 29 minutes. Physical therapy provision is notably constrained at 1 minute per resident per day, 67 percent below the state average of 3 minutes. Occupancy runs at 91 percent with 95 residents in 104 beds, above the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent, suggesting strong community demand.
Sumner Place’s inspection trajectory reflects documented improvement. Earlier inspections documented deficiencies centered on life safety and fire safety issues such as fire doors, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting, alongside isolated concerns about medication administration and infection control. Complaint investigations were predominantly unsubstantiated; some citations involved delayed abuse reporting and late investigative report submission. The facility has recorded no fines or enforcement actions with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health. The inspection on March 13, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed licensure renewal compliance. This pattern indicates meaningful remediation over time.
Available quality measures show limited data. Long-stay residents experienced emergency department visits at 0.86 per 1,000 days, 56 percent better than Nebraska’s 1.95. However, hospitalizations occurred at 1.91 per 1,000 days, 6 percent worse than the state average of 1.80. No penalties have been assessed in the past three years. The facility’s occupancy and decades-long operational history reflect established community presence.
Families considering Sumner Place should ask administrators directly about physical therapy capacity and rehabilitation protocols given the below-average physical therapist hours per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
| 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.
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39m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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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.
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40m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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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.
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2h 42m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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3h 32m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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1m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
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47m per day | ▲ 62% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
104-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 76 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
95 / 104
Average residents per home in Nebraska
54 per day
Awards65 awards & achievements since 1996
Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyLancaster
Certification TypeCertification
Sumner Place is administrated by Administrator Kaitlin Clegg.
Owner NameVsl Lincoln Sumner, LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Fax(402) 475-3792
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s & Dementia, Short-Term Rehab / Sub-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care, Specialized Options, Therapies, Outpatient Therapies, Restorative Programs, Medicare Certified, Hospice, Care Program
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.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
64 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2012 vs. Nebraska state average
Latest Inspection
March 13, 2025
Renewal
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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64 | 52 | This facility has 23% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (64 vs. NE avg 52). Click this badge to view the full Nebraska ranking.↑ 23% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
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4.6 | 3.7 | This facility has 24% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (4.6 vs. NE avg 3.7). Click this badge to view the full Nebraska ranking.↑ 24% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 13, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed that Sumner Place meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a skilled nursing facility. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of life safety and fire safety deficiencies, including issues with fire doors, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting, as well as some isolated concerns related to medication administration and infection control. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though a few citations involved delayed reporting of abuse allegations and one late investigative report submission; no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility addressed identified issues with corrective actions and staff education, and more recent renewal inspections have consistently shown compliance with regulatory requirements. This suggests an overall improvement in compliance and safety standards over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.91
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.91
6% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 1.80
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.86
56% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 1.95
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sumner Place
Who is the owner of Sumner Place?
The legal owner and operator of Sumner Place is Vsl Lincoln Sumner, Llc.
Is Sumner Place in a walkable area?
Sumner Place has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Sumner Place?
Sumner Place's occupancy is 91%.
Who is the administrator of Sumner Place?
Administrator Kaitlin Clegg is the administrator of Sumner Place.
How many beds does Sumner Place have?
Sumner Place has 104 beds.
Are there photos of Sumner Place?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Sumner Place in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sumner Place?
Sumner Place is located at Sumner Place.
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