The Pines at Blue Hill
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Blue Hill, NE
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The Pines at Blue Hill

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Blue Hill, 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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The Pines at Blue Hill accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Pines at Blue Hill

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.

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.
▼ 65.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 65.8% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 64.9% Below NE avg. ▼ 64.9% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 9.5% Below NE avg. ▼ 9.5% Below NE avg.NE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 4.5% Above NE avg. ▲ 4.5% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 104th out of 122 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. 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.
3h 32m per day
Rank #104 / 122Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 122 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 122 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.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
-21%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +19% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 23m per day ▼ 46% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 51m per day ▲ 19% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 23m per day ▼ 14% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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 16m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 3m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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 ▼ 42% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m 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.
159 days
Bed community size
62-bed community Rank #129 / 227Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 227 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.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #56 / 57Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 57 homes in Nebraska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nebraska facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #182 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
50%
Rank #157 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th 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
31 / 62
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyWebster
CMS Certification Number285144
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Pines at Blue Hill is administered by Administrator Dixie Jackson.

Owner NameThe Pines At Blue Hill LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax(402) 756-2079

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2010 · 16 years of data 101 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2010 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (94% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 10152 This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (101 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 94% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent licensure renewal on February 10, 2025, confirmed compliance with statutory requirements and maintained a licensed capacity of 62 beds with no deficiencies reported.
  • A 2019 complaint investigation found the facility failed to correctly identify elopement but addressed it with re-education; all other resident rights and discharge notice allegations were compliant.
  • The March 2019 complaint investigation found 11 deficiencies including failure to report abuse timely, inadequate care plan revisions, medication management errors, infection control lapses, and staff competency failures.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 6

State average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
39 Rank #112 / 125Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 125 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 125 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 18.2

Citations per inspection
6.5 Rank #115 / 125Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 125 homes in Nebraska for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 125 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 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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
1
400% worse than State average

State average: 0.2


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

1 critical citation State average: 0.2

0 serious citations State average: 0.5

38 moderate citations State average: 17.2

0 minor citations State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 17, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 71
Employees 46
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 1.82 : 1
10% fewer staff per resident than Nebraska average
Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1 Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1See full Nebraska ranking
Avg staff/day 18
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 13,486

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 All 2 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 7 total: 2 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 35 total: 22 full-time employees and 13 contractors. 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 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

30%

4,047 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Medication Aide/Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 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 Assistant2213355,83992100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse2572,20292100%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician73101,52492100%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1015306166%8.7
Administrator1015046368%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015046368%8
Dietitian1014656470%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1014435863%7.6
RN Director of Nursing1014415661%7.9
Physical Therapist1014376166%7.2
Registered Nurse2022593336%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011633336%4.9
Physical Therapy Assistant101561213%4.7
Occupational Therapy Aide033381314%2.7
Speech Language Pathologist112371112%3.3
Respiratory Therapist1012255%4.4
Qualified Social Worker101181921%1
Other Dietary Services Staff101411%4.1
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 61%
1 Physical Therapist
% of Days 66%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days 36%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 36%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 12%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 5%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 21%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $23K Rank #102 / 127Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 127 homes in Nebraska for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Nebraska average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 127 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean 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.
28% lower than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of fines 2
38% more fines than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $23K
Nebraska average $33K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Feb 13, 2024 · $14K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 13, 2024
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 12.1
7% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.0
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Nebraska 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 22.7%
9% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.1%
23% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska 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 26.2%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
83% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.6%
78% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
75% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.3%
126% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

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

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.2%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.17
35% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.80

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.94
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Nebraska avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.0%
12% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.0%
19% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.8%
38% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 23.0%
98% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 36.7%
32% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 37.4%
26% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

19% 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 39
Medicare
7
17.9% of residents
Medicaid
19
48.7% of residents
Private pay or other
13
33.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

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.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$4.7M
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."
-$419.3K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$4.7M Rank #88 / 121Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 121 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."
-$419.3K
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 #101 / 121Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 121 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 52% 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 #89 / 121Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 121 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).
$2.7M
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).
$5.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
48 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 52%
Private pay 29%
Medicaid 19%
Discharges
50 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 24%
Private pay 26%
Medicaid 50%

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Franciscan Sisters Of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Inc
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #41 / 121
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #26 / 121
64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #29 / 121
285303
Brookestone Gardens
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Kearney
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 82
Rank #148 / 227
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5.16
Facility 5.16
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #17 / 122
+25%+16%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 127
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 125
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #97 / 125
-3-
89
Facility 89
NE AVG 46
Rank #1 / 296
Anirban Ghosh
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #36 / 121
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #19 / 121
65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #23 / 121
285305
Community Pride Care Center
NH
AL
HOS
RC
SNF
Battle Creek
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 82
Rank #154 / 227
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
NE AVG 71.3
Rank #65 / 183
+15%- -25%-
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 127
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #19 / 125
2.0
Facility 2.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 125
-41-
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 46
Rank #210 / 296
City Of Battle Creek
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #79 / 121
$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #70 / 121
66.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 66.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #45 / 121
285208
The Pines at Blue Hill
NH
AL
Blue Hill
62
Facility 62
NE AVG 82
Rank #129 / 227
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
NE AVG 71.3
Rank #157 / 183
-30%
3.54
Facility 3.54
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #104 / 122
-71%-21%
$13.6k
Facility $13.6k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #102 / 127
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #112 / 125
6.5
Facility 6.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #115 / 125
131A+
41
Facility 41
NE AVG 46
Rank #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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Pines at Blue Hill

Is The Pines at Blue Hill in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at The Pines at Blue Hill?

The Pines at Blue Hill's occupancy is 50%.

How long has The Pines at Blue Hill been in business?

The Pines at Blue Hill has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Pines at Blue Hill?

No, The Pines at Blue Hill has a no-pet policy.

Does The Pines at Blue Hill operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Pines at Blue Hill is registered as a for-profit in NE.

Who is the administrator of The Pines at Blue Hill?

Administrator Dixie Jackson is the administrator of The Pines at Blue Hill.

How many beds does The Pines at Blue Hill have?

The Pines at Blue Hill has 62 beds.

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