Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located in the rural community of Wauneta, Nebraska, Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is a skilled nursing facility owned and operated by the Village of Wauneta. The 36-bed home serves residents recovering from hospitalization or surgery, as well as those needing ongoing skilled care and rehabilitation. The facility has an occupancy rate of 78%. Residents stay for an average of nearly two years, reflecting a stable population of longer-term residents.
The facility focuses on rehabilitation and therapy. It offers both inpatient and outpatient services to support recovery from acute events. Daily nurse staffing averages about 4 hours per resident. There is a registered nurse on duty for 36 minutes per day, and nursing aides provide 3 hours and 6 minutes of direct care. With these combined, staff can provide hands-on assistance residents need with activities of daily living and medical oversight.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, ensuring multiple ways for families to cover care. When it comes to dining, residents are served three meals daily, including a choice of entrée, and snacks are available throughout the day. The home has a certified dietitian on-site to oversee nutritional care.
Residents have a full activity schedule run by a full-time certified director, alongside religious services, family and resident councils, and a patient education program. Private and semiprivate rooms have private bathrooms, bedside call lights, and access to wireless internet and telephone service. A beauty salon and barber shop are also available on site. Residents who need space can go to the landscaped grounds and courtyards.
Located in a rural setting with a Walk Score of 18, the neighborhood is car-dependent, which is common in small towns in Nebraska.
In recent years, state inspections have examined infection control practices, care planning documentation, staffing credentials, and environmental safety standards. The facility’s residential setting and longer resident stays mean many people live here for extended periods rather than coming only for short-term rehabilitation.
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is administered by Administrator Ranae Richardson.
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
| 87 | 52 | This facility has 67% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (87 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 67% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 5.8 | 3.5 | This facility has 66% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5.8 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 66% worse |
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on May 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.
12 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 14 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.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,163 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 17 | 36 | 4,440 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,824 | 91 | 99% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,282 | 88 | 96% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 692 | 60 | 65% | 9.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 394 | 58 | 63% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 388 | 57 | 62% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 369 | 56 | 61% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 342 | 53 | 58% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 61 | 66% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 207 | 60 | 65% | 3.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 16 | 17% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 11% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2 |
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
May 16, 2024 · 15 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
31% 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 Wauneta Care and Therapy Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Wauneta's city center to Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Gateway Vista | NH AL IL PC RC | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
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80
NE AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 228 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#38 / 196 | +28% | 4.84
Facility
4.84
NE AVG
4.45
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#30 / 130 | -20% | +9% | $8.7k
Facility
$8.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
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#100 / 135 | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
18.2
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#31 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
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#37 / 135 | 1 | 72 | - |
71
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71
NE AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 298 | Mikel Ardley | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 133 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#18 / 133 | 47.1%
Facility
47.1%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#130 / 133 | 285266 | ||||
| Emerald Columbus | NH AL HC MC PC | Columbus (40Th Avenue) | 145
Facility
145
NE AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 228 |
56.6%
Facility
56.6%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#163 / 196 | -20% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
NE AVG
4.45
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#87 / 130 | -37% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
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#82 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
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#37 / 135 | - | 72 | A+ |
57
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57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | Columbus Operations LLC | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
NE AVG
$7.6M
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#27 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#27 / 133 | 48%
Facility
48%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#88 / 133 | 285092 | ||||
| Wauneta Care and Therapy Center | NH ADC | Wauneta | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#206 / 228 |
77.8%
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77.8%
NE AVG
70.3%
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#101 / 196 | +11% | - | -37% | - | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
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#1 / 135 | 14
Facility
14
NE AVG
18.2
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#52 / 135 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#44 / 135 | 1 | 32 | - |
18
Facility
18
NE AVG
46
Rank
#251 / 298 | Village Of Wauneta | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#118 / 133 | $2.1M
Facility
$2.1M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#115 / 133 | 67.3%
Facility
67.3%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#51 / 133 | 285220 | ||||
| Bethany Home | NH AL MC NC | Minden | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
82
Rank
#123 / 228 |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#90 / 196 | +13% | 4.75
Facility
4.75
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#39 / 130 | +53% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 19
Facility
19
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#77 / 135 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#120 / 135 | - | 59 | - |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
46
Rank
#155 / 298 | Bethany Home Inc | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#40 / 133 | 60.9%
Facility
60.9%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#61 / 133 | 285270 | ||||
| Tabitha at Prairie Commons | NH IL MC RC | Grand Island | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#206 / 228 |
27.2%
Facility
27.2%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#190 / 196 | -61% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#8 / 130 | +44% | +28% | $10.3k
Facility
$10.3k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#104 / 135 | 15
Facility
15
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#59 / 135 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#104 / 135 | 1 | 24 | - |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
46
Rank
#267 / 298 | Tabitha Grand Island, Inc | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#89 / 133 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#98 / 133 | 86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#91 / 133 | 285307 |
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is located in WAUNETA, Nebraska.
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The legal owner and operator of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is Village Of Wauneta.
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's occupancy is 78%.
Administrator RANAE RICHARDSON is the administrator of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center.
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has 36 beds.
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is located at 427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045.
(308) 394-5738 will put you in contact with the team at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center.
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