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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Pines at Blue Hill is a 62-bed facility in rural Blue Hill, Nebraska, providing skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation. Opened in May 2023 under private operation, the home accommodates a mix of residents funded by Medicaid (49%), private pay (33%), and Medicare (18%), with an average stay of 159 days. Financial records indicate ongoing operational challenges, highlighted by a low 50% occupancy rate and an overall operating loss.
State health department archives point to a notable shift toward regulatory compliance, though everyday staffing levels and short-term recovery metrics remain weak. The home’s February 2025 license renewal survey came back with zero deficiencies, mirroring recent progress under the current operational structure. This stands in contrast to a heavy historical record from 16 years of prior operations on the property, which accumulated 101 citations, 91% above the state average, along with $23,000 in federal fines in 2024 and older license probations in 2013 and 2017 tied to resident falls.
Daily care lines show total nursing hours average 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident, running 19% below the Nebraska baseline, while registered nurse hours sit 49% below the state average. This leaner clinical coverage matches weaker post-acute outcomes, where short-stay charts show re-hospitalization rates 38% above the state mean and emergency room visits tracking 98% higher than average.
Prospective residents looking into area skilled care or short-term rehab can use these public monitoring files to assess the provider’s current performance. Since the official tracking documentation records low building utilization, thin daily nurse coverage, and high post-acute hospital return rates alongside a completely clean recent inspection and a history of past safety probations, the paperwork shows a facility trying to correct long-standing operational issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 100th out of 117 homes in Nebraska. 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.
| 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.
| 22m per day | ▼ 49% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 50m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 26m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 3m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 2m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 17m per day | ▼ 41% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%The Pines at Blue Hill is administrated by Administrator Dixie Jackson.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 101 | 52 | This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (101 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 94% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2010.
| 6.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (6.3 vs. NE avg 3.3).↑ 91% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 39 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
400% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
10% worse than Nebraska average
0% compared with Nebraska average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 2 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
2
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
7 total: 2 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
7
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
35 total: 22 full-time employees and 13 contractors.
35
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,047 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 13 | 35 | 5,839 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2,202 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1,524 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 530 | 61 | 66% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 61 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 259 | 33 | 36% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 163 | 33 | 36% | 4.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 12 | 13% | 4.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 13 | 14% | 2.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 11 | 12% | 3.3 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 5% | 4.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 21% | 1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
28% lower than Nebraska averageNebraska average: $33K
38% more fines than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.5
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.7
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 13, 2024 · $14K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
7% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.7%
9% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
23% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
83% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.6%
78% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
75% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.3%
126% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.17
35% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.80
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.94
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.95
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.0%
12% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.0%
19% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 75.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.8%
38% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
23.0%
98% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
36.7%
32% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
37.4%
26% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
39Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Pines at Blue Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #119 / 120Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 120 homes in Nebraska. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
171.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Blue Hill's city center to The Pines at Blue Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Pines at Blue Hill has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Pines at Blue Hill's occupancy is 50%.
Administrator Dixie Jackson is the administrator of The Pines at Blue Hill.
The Pines at Blue Hill has 62 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Pines at Blue Hill in the photo gallery on this page.
The Pines at Blue Hill is located at 414 North Willson Street.
(402) 756-2080 will put you in contact with the team at The Pines at Blue Hill.
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