Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
We arrange tours, appointments, and even moving support so you don’t have to
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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101 | 52 | This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (101 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 94% worse |
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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 |
The most recent inspection-related documents from February 10, 2025, confirm the renewal of The Pines at Blue Hill’s nursing home license without any reported deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed history, with several complaint investigations and annual surveys identifying deficiencies primarily related to care planning, infection control, medication management, and staff training. Notable substantiated complaints included failures in timely abuse reporting, bathing assistance, and fall prevention interventions, but many complaint investigations found the facility in compliance or issues were addressed through re-education. Enforcement actions included license probations in 2013 and 2017 related to falls and resident safety, with no fines or suspensions listed in the available reports. The inspection record suggests improvement over time, with recent reports showing compliance and no new deficiencies noted.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNebraska 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).
Nebraska average: 0.2
Nebraska average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
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 based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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 is located in BLUE HILL, Nebraska.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
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| The Pines at Blue Hill |
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AL
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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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