Inspection Reports for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
427 Legion Street, WAUNETA, NE, 69045
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 10 years)
Deficiencies (over 10 years)
8.7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
107% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
20
15
10
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0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
78% occupied
Based on a August 2018 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 13, 2025
Visit Reason
This document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center to renew its skilled nursing facility license.
Findings
The application certifies compliance with statutory requirements for licensure renewal and includes facility information, ownership details, and certifications. No deficiencies or violations are noted in the document.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 36
Renewal license fees: 1550
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Chos | Administrator | Named in the renewal application form |
| Darr Stehno | Director of Nursing | Named in the renewal application form |
| Rick Einspahr | Authorized Representative | Signed the renewal application on March 13, 2025 |
| Page Johnston | Authorized Representative | Signed the renewal application on March 13, 2025 |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 1, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a renewal application and related certification for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center to renew its nursing home license and certification.
Findings
The documents certify that Wauneta Care and Therapy Center meets statutory requirements for renewal of its SNF/NF dual certification and includes a temporary occupancy permit with a maximum occupancy of 36 beds.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 36
Maximum Occupancy: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Janice Edwards | Administrator | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application |
| Darr Stehno | Director of Nursing | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 28
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 12
Date: Aug 1, 2018
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, safety, infection control, and facility maintenance.
Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to identify full code status visually, expired CPR certifications for staff, environmental cleanliness issues, incomplete care plans, inadequate assessments for declines in resident conditions, improper oxygen administration, infection control lapses, cracked kitchen light fixture, non-functioning bathroom ventilation, and blocked means of egress.
Deficiencies (12)
Failed to utilize a facility visual aid to identify full code status for one resident and ensure CPR certification for charge nurses and van drivers.
Failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment including stained walker seat, stained bathroom fixtures, and wall damage.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans addressing range of motion limitations and restorative nursing program.
Failed to provide appropriate care and services to prevent decline in activities of daily living and to assess declines.
Failed to ensure restorative nursing program was followed to maintain or prevent decline in range of motion.
Failed to ensure oxygen was administered as ordered for one resident.
Failed to complete assessment related to decline in mood and develop plan to restore or prevent further decline.
Failed to ensure pharmacist identified lack of routine laboratory testing to ensure therapeutic medication levels.
Failed to maintain infection prevention and control program including improper storage of basins, unlabeled distilled water, and uncovered linens during transport.
Failed to maintain kitchen light fixture in safe operating condition; cracked light fixture cover not replaced.
Failed to ensure bathroom ventilation system was functioning to control odors.
Failed to provide means of egress free of obstructions; chairs placed in hallway obstructing evacuation.
Report Facts
Facility census: 28
Total licensed capacity: 36
Number of sampled residents: 16
Number of sampled employees: 4
Number of smoke zones affected: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN-C | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding facility visual aid for full code status |
| Social Services staff-D | Interviewed regarding resident advance directives and visual aids | |
| LPN-G | Licensed Practical Nurse | Charge nurse with expired CPR certification |
| RN-H | Registered Nurse | Charge nurse with expired CPR certification |
| Staff-I | Van driver | Employee with expired CPR certification |
| RN-J | Registered Nurse | Charge nurse with expired CPR certification |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding CPR certification and facility compliance | |
| RN-A | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding oxygen administration |
| LPN-B | Licensed Practical Nurse, MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding care plans, assessments, and infection control |
| Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding cracked light fixture in kitchen | |
| Maintenance Director | Interviewed regarding bathroom ventilation system | |
| Maintenance personnel | Interviewed regarding means of egress obstruction |
Notice
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 15, 2018
Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal application for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center, verifying the facility's SNF/NF dual certification and providing renewal fee information.
Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, accreditation certifications, ownership information, and occupancy permit with a maximum capacity of 36 beds.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 36
Renewal fee: 1550
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Kisinger | Administrator | Named in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Debra Andrew | Director of Nursing, R.N. | Named in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Tony Cribelli | Chairman of the Board | Authorized representative signing the renewal application. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 8, 2018
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Wauneta Care And Therapy Center regarding allegations of failure to provide a safe environment for residents at risk of elopement, failure to immediately report allegations of neglect, and failure to follow the Five Rights for medication administration.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed three allegations: unsafe environment for residents at risk of elopement, failure to immediately report neglect allegations, and failure to follow the Five Rights for medication administration. After review of records, observations, and interviews, no violations were found.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility followed their policies and procedures regarding elopement prevention, reporting incidents timely, and medication administration according to the Five Rights, resulting in no violations.
Report Facts
Number of direct care staff interviewed: 5
Number of frontline supervisory staff interviewed: 3
Number of current residents interviewed: 6
Number of family members interviewed: 3
Number of medication passes observed: 2
Dates of complaint survey: January 8, 2018 to January 9, 2018
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed the report as Training Coordinator, Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 31
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Jul 20, 2017
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Wauneta Care And Therapy Center on July 17-20, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents at risk for falls had interventions in place and failed to document care plan interventions when changes were made. The complaint was investigated onsite during the annual survey.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure dietary manager certification, housekeeping and maintenance issues, inaccurate assessments and care plans, failure to monitor psychotropic medication effects, delayed medication administration, infection control lapses, emergency lighting deficiencies, and unsafe electrical equipment use.
Deficiencies (9)
Dietary Manager did not have the state certificate required by Nebraska regulations.
Facility failed to replace worn and stained carpet in main lobby and entry corridor.
Failed to identify and document PASRR Level II status and complete BIMS assessments for sampled residents.
Failed to develop care plan addressing depression and anxiety for one resident on related medications.
Failed to update care plans to include actual falls and changes in approaches to reduce risk of recurrent falls for one resident.
Failed to ensure urine sample was sent timely to lab for analysis, delaying treatment of UTI for one resident.
Failed to ensure interventions to reduce fall risk were implemented and chemicals were secured to prevent injury to wandering residents.
Failed to provide minimum emergency lighting levels in dining room and means of egress.
Use of multi-plug adapter in resident room, creating fire hazard.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 9
Facility census: 31
Total licensed capacity: 36
Residents sampled: 11
Care plans audited weekly: 4
Audit duration: 12
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Kisinger | Administrator | Named as facility administrator and signatory on civil rights compliance form. |
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit | Signed complaint investigation letter. |
| LPN-A | MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding PASRR and BIMS assessments. |
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding care plan deficiencies, medication monitoring, and infection control. | |
| Maintenance Personnel A | Interviewed regarding emergency lighting and electrical safety. | |
| LPN-B | Infection Control Nurse | Interviewed regarding infection control practices. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 33
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 18
Date: Jul 14, 2016
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Sunrise Heights Of Wauneta on July 11-14, 2016, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
Complaint Details
The complaint allegation was that the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse. The investigation found no abuse; residents and families were content with care and did not feel abused.
Findings
The complaint investigation found no abuse and the facility was in compliance with related regulations. The annual survey identified multiple deficiencies including failure to provide adequate space for resident council meetings, housekeeping and maintenance issues, inaccurate resident assessments, failure to follow care plans, inadequate nail care, failure to treat pressure sores properly, delayed meal service, medication errors, insufficient dietary support, improper food handling, and infection control issues.
Deficiencies (18)
Facility staff failed to provide space for Resident Council meetings, affecting residents' participation.
Facility failed to maintain housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior.
Facility failed to accurately code pressure ulcers on resident assessments.
Facility failed to follow care plan interventions regarding documentation of oral status.
Facility failed to provide nail care for a resident.
Facility failed to implement interventions to heal pressure sores for multiple residents.
Facility failed to ensure resident environment was free of accident hazards and adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Facility failed to maintain residents' nutritional status and provide therapeutic diets to prevent weight loss.
Facility failed to ensure drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs and failed to monitor medication levels.
Facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors.
Facility failed to post nurse staffing information in a clear format with complete information.
Facility failed to employ sufficient dietary support personnel to carry out dietary functions.
Facility failed to provide food within expected time frames and complete meal service within posted times.
Facility failed to follow recipes to ensure nutritive value was maintained when preparing food.
Facility failed to ensure food items were served at recommended temperatures and were presentable.
Facility failed to procure, store, prepare, distribute and serve food under sanitary conditions, including failure to perform hand hygiene and clean equipment properly.
Facility failed to establish and maintain an infection control program including cleaning reusable equipment between residents and proper hand hygiene.
Facility failed to conduct fire drills under varied conditions for all quarters reviewed.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 17
Residents affected: 33
Licensed capacity: 36
Weight loss: 11.4
Time delay: 35
Time delay: 41
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa J. Kisinger | Administrator | Named in initial compliance and staffing sections. |
| Eve Lewis | Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit | Signed complaint investigation letter. |
| Betty Jo Smith | Surveyor | Signed civil rights compliance form. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 32
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 11
Date: Jul 29, 2015
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Sunrise Heights Of Wauneta from July 29, 2015 to August 4, 2015.
Complaint Details
The complaint allegation was that the facility failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls. The investigation found the facility was in compliance with related regulatory requirements regarding fall interventions.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to follow resident preferences for daily schedules and bathing, environmental maintenance issues, incomplete and inaccurate resident assessments and care plans, inadequate positioning and accident prevention measures, medication administration errors, expired medications and supplies, and fire safety code violations related to sprinkler clearance and use of extension cords.
Deficiencies (11)
Facility failed to follow resident choices of daily schedule and bathing preferences for two residents.
Facility failed to provide a clean and comfortable environment due to marred walls, doors, water stains, non-functioning vents, and cracked wheelchair arms for multiple residents.
Facility failed to accurately document resident behaviors on MDS assessments.
Facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans reflecting pressure ulcers for a resident.
Facility failed to revise care plans to reflect current resident needs for transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation.
Facility failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain proper positioning in wheelchair for a resident.
Facility failed to assess, implement interventions, and monitor environment to prevent accidents related to turning rails and bath chair foot pedals for residents.
Facility failed to maintain medication error rates below 5%, with errors in timing of rapid insulin administration relative to meals.
Facility failed to remove expired medications, supplies, and food items from medication room.
Facility failed to maintain required 18 inch clearance around automatic fire sprinkler heads in multiple rooms.
Facility failed to restrict use of extension cords, posing fire risk.
Report Facts
Facility census: 32
Facility total capacity: 36
Medication administration observations: 25
Medication errors observed: 2
Medication error rate: 8
Gap between mattress and turning rail: 3.5
Gap between mattress and turning rail: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHS | Signed complaint investigation letter |
| Lee Marshall | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in complaint and annual survey |
| Vicki Lepant | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in complaint and annual survey |
| Ronda Gunther | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in complaint and annual survey |
| Betty Smith | Registered Nurse | Surveyor involved in complaint and annual survey |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 33
Capacity: 38
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Aug 13, 2014
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey to assess compliance with state and federal regulations including activities, care planning, infection control, medication management, safety, and life safety code.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide scheduled activities or notify residents of cancellations, failure to revise care plans for weight loss, inadequate interventions for urinary incontinence, unsecured hazardous chemicals, improper monitoring and dose reduction of psychotropic medications, improper cleaning and storage of nebulizer equipment, malfunctioning resident call light, and obstructions to fire sprinkler heads. Several deficiencies were repeated from the previous annual survey.
Deficiencies (8)
Failed to provide scheduled activities or substitute activities and notify residents of cancellations affecting multiple residents.
Failed to revise care plan to include interventions for weight loss for one resident.
Failed to identify causal factors and provide interventions to restore bladder function for one resident.
Failed to secure hazardous chemical in utility room accessible to wandering residents.
Failed to monitor effectiveness and attempt gradual dose reduction of psychotropic medications for three residents.
Failed to properly clean and store nebulizer equipment to prevent cross contamination for three residents.
Resident call light cord malfunctioned and did not trigger visual or auditory alert.
Failed to maintain 18 inch clearance around fire sprinkler heads due to stored objects in multiple closets.
Report Facts
Facility census: 33
Facility total capacity: 38
Residents affected by activity deficiency: 20
Residents affected by bladder incontinence deficiency: 1
Residents affected by psychotropic medication deficiency: 3
Residents affected by nebulizer equipment deficiency: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Staff A | Acknowledged obstructions to fire sprinkler heads during inspection | |
| Administrator | Confirmed deficiencies and plans of correction | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including activities, care planning, medication monitoring, infection control, call light malfunction, and fire safety |
| Activity Director | Interviewed regarding activity cancellations and failure to notify residents | |
| NA-E | Nurse Aide | Interviewed regarding awareness of activity cancellations |
| NA/MA-C | Nurse Aide/Medication Aide | Interviewed regarding awareness of activity cancellations and care of Resident 34 |
| NA/MA-D | Nurse Aide/Medication Aide | Interviewed regarding care of Resident 34 |
| LPN-B | Licensed Practical Nurse, MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding bladder incontinence deficiency for Resident 35 |
| Social Worker | Interviewed regarding hazardous chemical risk for wandering residents |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 31
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 16
Date: Sep 25, 2013
Visit Reason
Annual survey to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code and Life Safety Code standards for Sunrise Heights of Wauneta nursing facility.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident rights notification, resident choice in bathing, housekeeping and maintenance issues, temperature control, noise levels, care planning, catheter use, accident hazards, medication management, infection control, pest control, and life safety code compliance.
Deficiencies (16)
Failed to inform residents 13 and 22 about the location of telephone numbers and information for reporting to the State Department of Investigations and the State Ombudsman.
Failed to offer resident 33 choice of number of baths per week and document preferences.
Housekeeping and maintenance deficiencies including damaged walls and floors, dirty bathroom vents, chipped paint, cracked window glass, and unclean personal fan.
Failed to maintain comfortable temperature levels in resident rooms, with multiple residents complaining of cold rooms.
Failed to maintain comfortable sound levels due to frequent loud door slamming.
Failed to develop comprehensive care plan addressing resident 14's increased risk for dehydration related to diuretic therapy and GERD.
Resident 38 had an indwelling catheter without documented clinical rationale or plan for continued use.
Potentially hazardous materials (disinfectant and oil) were left unlocked and accessible to wandering residents.
Resident 18 on antidepressant medication lacked documented monitoring of depression symptoms.
Medication label for Baclofen did not match physician order, risking medication error.
Vials of Humulin R insulin were not discarded after 31 days of opening, risking reduced medication efficacy.
Infection control deficiencies including soiled padding on bathroom stool extenders, soiled grab bars, improper storage of wash basin on floor, and uncovered nebulizer tubing.
Presence of bugs and debris in bathroom light fixtures in multiple resident rooms.
Storage room doors lacked self-closing devices.
Fire sprinkler heads obstructed by objects stored on shelves in multiple rooms.
Oxygen tanks were not adequately secured in storage room.
Report Facts
Facility census: 31
Facility capacity: 36
Residents affected by sprinkler obstruction: 22
Residents affected by self-closing door deficiency: 22
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including resident education, care planning, catheter use, medication errors, infection control, and temperature complaints | |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including resident education, care planning, infection control, temperature complaints, and pest control | |
| Maintenance Staff A | Verified observations of sprinkler obstructions, self-closing door deficiencies, and unsecured oxygen tanks | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - A | Observed medication pass and confirmed medication label discrepancy and insulin vial expiration practices | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - B | Interviewed regarding infection control deficiencies | |
| Infection Control Nurse | Interviewed regarding infection control deficiencies and cleaning practices | |
| Social Service Director | Interviewed regarding resident bathing schedule and preferences | |
| Life Enrichment Coordinator | Interviewed regarding hazardous materials storage |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 31
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Oct 4, 2012
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident rights, housekeeping, safety, infection control, and life safety code standards.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to offer resident bathing choices, unclean bathroom call light cords, unsafe grab bars, improper infection control practices, incomplete sprinkler system, missed fire drills, and blocked electrical panels.
Deficiencies (7)
Facility failed to offer resident choices related to bathing for three sampled residents.
Facility failed to clean or replace soiled bathroom call light strings for six residents.
Facility failed to assess the need and safety of grab bar devices attached to beds for two residents.
Facility failed to establish and maintain an infection control program preventing spread of infection and proper handling of linens.
Facility failed to provide a complete automatic supervised sprinkler system throughout the facility.
Facility failed to hold fire drills under varied conditions at different times of the day for one quarter.
Facility failed to provide proper clearance around electrical panels; supplies were stacked within the 36 inch clearance required.
Report Facts
Sample size: 20
Facility census: 31
Residents affected: 30
Deficiency count: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding bathing schedules and infection control practices. | |
| Maintenance Personnel A | Interviewed regarding sprinkler system and electrical panel clearance. | |
| LPN-A | Licensed Practical Nurse, MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding assessment of grab bar safety and need. |
| Administrator | Signed plan of correction and involved in resident bathing choice corrections. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 30
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Aug 11, 2011
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for licensure of skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including housekeeping and maintenance services due to unclean bathroom ventilation ducts, failure to monitor effectiveness of insomnia medications, improper storage of kitchenware, lack of pharmacist review for medication irregularities, incomplete automatic sprinkler system, and improper installation height of fire extinguishers.
Deficiencies (6)
Bathroom ventilation ducts collected layers of debris and material in multiple resident bathrooms.
Medications administered for insomnia were not monitored for effectiveness for Resident 3.
Plates, bowls, and plate covers were stored uncovered and improperly, risking contamination.
Consulting pharmacist failed to identify medication irregularity for Resident 21 who was prescribed lipid-lowering medication for 3 years without lab monitoring.
Facility failed to provide a complete automatic supervised sprinkler system throughout the facility.
Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted at the proper installation height (no higher than 60 inches).
Report Facts
Facility census: 30
Stage 2 sample size: 7
Medication dosage: 30
Medication dosage: 25
Medication dosage: 20
Deficiency count: 6
Notice
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2016
Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification of licensure for Sunrise Heights of Wauneta, including certification of services and occupancy permit.
Findings
The documents confirm that Sunrise Heights of Wauneta meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a skilled nursing facility with 36 beds and includes certification for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. An occupancy permit was issued confirming the maximum occupancy of 36 beds.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 36
Renewal fees: 1550
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Kisinger | Administrator | Named as administrator on the licensure renewal application and ownership/control list |
| Lloyd Sinner | Chairman | Named as Chairman of the Board on ownership/control list and signed renewal application |
| Debra Andrew | Director of Nursing | Named as Director of Nursing on the licensure renewal application |
Notice
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2017
Visit Reason
This document serves to notify the facility of the license renewal and to acknowledge the facility name change from Sunrise Heights of Wauneta to Wauneta Care and Therapy Center effective July 1, 2017.
Findings
The documents confirm that the facility meets statutory requirements for SNF/NF dual certification and that the license is valid through March 31, 2018. There are no inspection findings or deficiencies reported.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 36
License expiration date: Mar 31, 2018
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Kisinger | Administrator | Named as facility administrator on the renewal application and in correspondence. |
| Thomas L. Williams | Chief Medical Officer, Director, Division of Public Health | Signed the letter acknowledging the facility name change. |
| Becky Wisell | Administrator, Licensure Unit | Mentioned in correspondence related to licensure. |
| Debra Andrew | Director of Nursing, R.N. | Named on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| James P. Johnston | Authorized Representative | Signed the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application. |
| Rick Einspahr | Authorized Representative | Signed the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and listed on Board of Directors. |
Notice
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2019
Visit Reason
This document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification of licensure for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center, including an occupancy permit issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.
Findings
The facility is licensed as a Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility with a total licensed capacity of 36 beds. The occupancy permit was issued on 2018-07-31 by the State Fire Marshal, confirming compliance with fire safety codes.
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 36
Renewal fees: 1550
Occupancy permit date: Jul 31, 2018
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Kisinger | Administrator | Named as facility administrator on renewal application and ownership documents |
| Debra Andrew | Director of Nursing | Named as Director of Nursing on renewal application |
| Tony Cribelli | Board Chairman | Named as Board Chairman in ownership/control list |
| James Johnston | Vice Chairman | Named as Vice Chairman in ownership/control list |
| Rick Einspahr | Board member | Named as Board member in ownership/control list |
| Beau Kramer | Board member | Named as Board member in ownership/control list |
| Bob Goings | Board Member | Named as Board member in ownership/control list |
Notice
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2020
Visit Reason
This document serves as the renewal application for the nursing home license of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center and includes related licensing and occupancy permits.
Findings
The documents certify that Wauneta Care and Therapy Center meets statutory requirements for SNF/NF dual certification and holds a valid occupancy permit for 36 beds.
Report Facts
Licensed beds: 36
Renewal license expiration date: Mar 31, 2021
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa J Kisinger | Administrator | Named as administrator on renewal application and board member listing |
| Debra L Andrew | Director of Nursing | Named as director of nursing on renewal application |
| Tony Cribelli | Authorized Representative and Board Chairman | Signed renewal application and listed as board chairman |
Document
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2021
Visit Reason
The document set serves primarily to renew the nursing home license for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center and includes related administrative and certification information.
Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported in these documents; they focus on licensure renewal, certification, occupancy permit, and facility information.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa J Kisinger | Administrator | Named as Administrator on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application (page 2) and in the board member listing (page 3). |
| James P. Johnston | Board Chairman | Signed the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application as Board Chairman (page 2) and listed as Board Chairman in the board member listing (page 3). |
| Debra Andrew | Director of Nursing | Named as Director of Nursing on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application (page 2). |
Notice
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2022
Visit Reason
The document serves as a nursing home licensure renewal application and verification of licensure for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center.
Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported; the documents primarily confirm licensure status, facility capacity, and ownership information.
Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 36
Maximum occupancy: 36
Document
Capacity: 36
Deficiencies: 0
Date: APP2024
Visit Reason
The document set serves to renew the nursing home license for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center and to certify occupancy and licensing status.
Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported. The documents confirm licensure renewal, occupancy permit issuance, and facility capacity.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 36
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Janice Edwards | Administrator | Named on the nursing home licensure renewal application |
| Darr Stehno | Director of Nursing | Named on the nursing home licensure renewal application |
| Rick Einspahr | Authorized Representative | Signed the nursing home licensure renewal application |
| Page Johnston | Authorized Representative | Signed the nursing home licensure renewal application |
| Mark Manchester | Deputy State Fire Marshal | Inspected the facility and issued the occupancy permit |
Notice
Deficiencies: 0
Date: DAN071416
Visit Reason
The document serves as a Notice of Disciplinary Action placing the facility's license on probation for 90 days starting August 11, 2016, due to violations including failure to implement interventions to prevent unplanned weight loss.
Findings
The facility was found in violation of multiple licensure regulations, primarily due to failure to implement interventions to prevent continued weight loss among residents. The notice requires submission of a Plan of Correction and periodic reports on residents with weight loss.
Report Facts
Probation period: 90
Report submission frequency: 14
Notice finalization date: 15
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Lewis | RNC, Program Manager | Contact for submission of required reports and responses |
| Courtney N. Phillips | Chief Executive Officer | Signed the Notice of Disciplinary Action |
| Becky Wisell | Administrator | Licensure Unit, signed the Notice |
| Linda Stenvers | Staff Assistant II | Certified mailing of the Notice |
| Dan Taylor | RN, Training Coordinator | Signed letter terminating probation on December 28, 2016 |
| Lisa Kisinger | Administrator | Facility Administrator addressed in termination letter |
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