Sutton Community Home, Inc.
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Sutton, NE
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Sutton Community Home, Inc.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Sutton, NE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Sutton Community Home, Inc. accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Sutton Community Home

Sutton Community Home, Inc. is a Nursing Home at 1106 North Saunders Avenue, Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska. Administrated by Amy Schelkopf and owned by Sutton Community Home, Inc., a non-profit organization, the facility is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Certification Number 285277). Sutton Community Home, Inc. opened in 1964 and has operated for over 60 years as a home for area residents, licensed to accept Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Pay for residential and intermediate nursing care.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. is a rural nursing home providing a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility serves both rehabilitation and long-term care populations. Medicare admissions (28%) typically stay 1-2 months for short-term rehab. Private pay admissions (48%) typically stay 11 months. Medicaid admissions (24%) typically stay 2 years for long-term daily care. Average length of stay is 343 days. Occupancy rate is 78.7%, indicating strong census above the Nebraska state average of 70.3%.

The CMS Overall Rating of 4/5 stars significantly exceeds the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Health Inspection Rating of 3/5 stars aligns with the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Staffing Rating of 5/5 stars substantially exceeds the Nebraska average of 3.1/5 stars and ranks the facility #6 out of 117 in Nebraska. The Quality Measures Rating of 3/5 stars exceeds the Nebraska average of 2.7/5 stars.

Staffing levels are substantially above state and national benchmarks. Total nursing care per resident per day reaches 5 hours 55 minutes, +37% above the Nebraska state average of 4 hours 20 minutes. This facility ranks #6 out of 117 in Nebraska for total nursing hours. Weekend nursing hours total 3 hours 56 minutes per day, +9% above the Nebraska state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. The strong weekend staffing is notable because staffing often declines significantly on weekends.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization with annual revenue of $3.4 million. Payroll comprises 61.7% of revenue ($2.1 million), which aligns with well-run nursing homes typically ranging from 55–65%. The facility has operated continuously since 1964, reflecting long-term community commitment and care continuity.

The facility is rural, serving Clay County and surrounding communities in south-central Nebraska. The 60-year operational history demonstrates established community presence and stability. The non-profit structure emphasizes community benefit over profit maximization.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. has an above-average overall CMS rating and outstanding staffing performance; it’s suited for families seeking rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a rural setting.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
Health Inspection Info 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.
Staffing Info 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.
Quality Measures Info 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.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
5h 55m per day
Rank #6 / 128Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 128 homes in Nebraska for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 128 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +9% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 56m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
343 days
Bed community size
31-bed community Rank #220 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 228 homes in Nebraska for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #141 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 296 homes in Nebraska for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
62%
Rank #133 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 183 homes in Nebraska for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 183. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
19 / 31
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyClay
CMS Certification Number285277
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sutton Community Home, Inc. is administered by Amy Schelkopf.

Owner NameSutton Community Home, Inc

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(402) 773-5559

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Shop
Outdoor Eating Area
Common Area For Gatherings
Specific ProgramsSpeech/Language Pathology, Restorative Therapy

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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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
15 Rank #57 / 131Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 131 homes in Nebraska for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 131 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #101 / 131Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 131 homes in Nebraska for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 131 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

15 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 72
Employees 54
Contractors 18
Staff to resident ratio 3.13 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 16
Average shift 7 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 10,302

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 9 total: 5 full-time employees and 4 contractors. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 7 total: 6 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 25 total: 24 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2.6%

266 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant241253,67092100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse6171,3578795%9.2
Medication Aide/Technician120121,28792100%6.1
Registered Nurse5491,0747986%9.8
RN Director of Nursing2027746065%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2026926672%6.6
Administrator1014605863%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014255054%8.5
Dental Services Staff1013965661%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide011652426%2.7
Speech Language Pathologist022293336%0.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant022271011%2.7
Medical Director011241213%2
Physical Therapy Aide022122022%0.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician011567%0.8
Physical Therapy Assistant011478%0.5
Qualified Social Worker022355%0.5
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 95%
12 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 86%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 54%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 61%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 26%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 36%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 11%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 13%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 22%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 7%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 5%

Penalties and fines

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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.0
20% better than State average

State average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.7
20% better than State average

State average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average State avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.3%
17% better than State average

State average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.4%
In line with State average

State average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.5%
35% better than State average

State average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
44% better than State average

State average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.8%
55% worse than State average

State average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
29% better than State average

State average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.5%
17% better than State average

State average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than State average

State average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
In line with State average

State average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
24% better than State average

State average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 10.0%
322% worse than State average

State average: 2.4%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 23
Medicaid
14
60.9% of residents
Private pay or other
9
39.1% of residents

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$441.6K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.2M Rank #115 / 129Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 129 homes in Nebraska for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$441.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$152.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #112 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 129 homes in Nebraska for Payroll. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.4M 73.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #27 / 129Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 129 homes in Nebraska for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run Nebraska facilities typically land around 66–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.6M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (48% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 11 months.

Admissions
25 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 48%
Medicaid 24%
Discharges
26 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 19%
Private pay 58%
Medicaid 23%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Community Home, Inc.

Is Sutton Community Home, Inc. in a walkable area?

Sutton Community Home, Inc. has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Sutton Community Home, Inc.?

Sutton Community Home, Inc.'s occupancy is 62%.

Are pets allowed at Sutton Community Home, Inc.?

No, Sutton Community Home, Inc. has a no-pet policy.

Does Sutton Community Home, Inc. operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sutton Community Home, Inc. is registered as a non-profit in NE.

Who is the administrator of Sutton Community Home, Inc.?

Amy Schelkopf is the administrator of Sutton Community Home, Inc..

How many beds does Sutton Community Home, Inc. have?

Sutton Community Home, Inc. has 31 beds.

Are there photos of Sutton Community Home, Inc.?

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