Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
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 Pines at Blue Hill is administered 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 101 | 52 | This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (101 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 94% worse |
State average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 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.
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).
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
4,047 contractor hours this quarter
| 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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 13, 2024 · $14K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
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 The Pines at Blue Hill from 2011–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 08/2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 08/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 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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#58 / 296 | Franciscan Sisters Of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Inc | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$3.5M
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#26 / 121 | 64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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49.4%
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| Brookestone Gardens | NH AL IL SNF | Kearney | 54
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4.45
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NE AVG
18.2
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5.0
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4.2
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89
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$7.6M
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#36 / 121 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$3.5M
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65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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| Community Pride Care Center | NH AL HOS RC SNF | Battle Creek | 50
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82
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$38.1k
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#1 / 127 | 8
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8
NE AVG
18.2
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2.0
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4.2
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33
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33
NE AVG
46
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$7.6M
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$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$3.5M
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#70 / 121 | 66.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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66.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
49.4%
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| The Pines at Blue Hill | NH AL | Blue Hill | 62
Facility
62
NE AVG
82
Rank
#129 / 227 |
50.0%
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50.0%
NE AVG
71.3
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#157 / 183 | -30% | 3.54
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3.54
NE AVG
4.45
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#104 / 122 | -71% | -21% | $13.6k
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$13.6k
NE AVG
$38.1k
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#102 / 127 | 39
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39
NE AVG
18.2
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#112 / 125 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
NE AVG
4.2
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41
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41
NE AVG
46
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#182 / 296 | Dixie Jackson | $4.7M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$4.7M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#88 / 121 | $2.4M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$2.4M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#101 / 121 | 52%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
52%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#89 / 121 | 285144 |
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%.
The Pines at Blue Hill has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Pines at Blue Hill has a no-pet policy.
The Pines at Blue Hill is registered as a for-profit in NE.
Administrator Dixie Jackson is the administrator of The Pines at Blue Hill.
The Pines at Blue Hill has 62 beds.
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