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Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care & Skilled Nursing · Wauneta, NE
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Wauneta Care and Therapy Center

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care & Skilled Nursing · Wauneta, 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.
427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (308) 394-5738
Facility Direct Line (308) 394-5738

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.
▲ 5.4% Above NE avg. ▲ 5.4% Above 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.
▼ 69.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 69.8% 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.
▼ 65.2% Below NE avg. ▼ 65.2% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Nebraska averages

Rank #78 / 121Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 121 homes we track in Nebraska for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 121 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 78th out of 121 homes we track 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 56m

12% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
40m
−8% 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.
20m
−53% 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 57m
+6% 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 32m
Avg 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.
2m
−41% 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.
22m
−23% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Nurse Aide is +6% above Nebraska average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 36 Rank #120 / 130Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 130 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #123 / 138Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 138 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
18 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #60 / 119Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 119 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 119. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77.8% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Nebraska average: 74%
Occupied beds
28 / 36
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.
843 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyChase
CMS Certification Number285220
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is administered by Administrator Ranae Richardson.

Owner NameVillage Of Wauneta

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour security and fire safety systems

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(308) 394-5733

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Emergency Call System
Wi-Fi
Activities
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Courtyard
Religious Services
Cable Tv
Transportation
Specific ProgramsInpatient and Outpatient Therapy
Religious Services

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CMS Health Inspection History

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.
Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 4

State average 4.5

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
14 Rank #50 / 124Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 124 homes we track in Nebraska for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 124 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 18.6

Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #43 / 124Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 124 homes we track in Nebraska for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 124 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.1

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.2

Serious health citations
1
100% worse than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations State average: 0.2
1 serious citation State average: 0.5
13 moderate citations State average: 17.7
0 minor citations State average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation May 13, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation May 13, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation May 13, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation May 13, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Staffing Data

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

Total staff 66
Employees 41
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 2.20 : 1
9% more staff per resident than Nebraska average
Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1 Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1See full Nebraska ranking
Avg staff/day 17
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 11,821

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 4 total: 3 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 4 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 36 total: 19 full-time employees and 17 contractors. 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 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

9.8%

1,163 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 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 Assistant1917364,44092100%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician9092,8249199%7.9
Registered Nurse3141,2828896%9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse4046926065%9.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1014656065%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1013945863%6.8
Nurse Practitioner2023885762%6.8
Administrator1013695661%6.6
Dietitian1013425358%6.5
Speech Language Pathologist0223056166%5
Physical Therapy Assistant0222076065%3.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician011821617%5.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011301011%3
Medical Director011211%2
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 99%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
4 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 65%
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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 $0 Rank #1 / 126Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 126 homes we track 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 126 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% lower than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of fines 0
100% fewer 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. 1
38% more payment denials than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $0
Nebraska average $33K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 16, 2024 · 15 days

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 16, 2024
15 days

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. 12.9
14% 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. 27.7
19% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below 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 24.8%
19% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.0%
In line with 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 35.2%
31% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.4%
41% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
12% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.1%
33% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
21% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
62% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.6%
22% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
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. 1.63
9% 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. 2.94
51% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
11% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Medicaid

31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 30
Medicaid
15
50% of residents
Private pay or other
15
50% 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Government
Operated by city authorities.
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."
$3.1M
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."
-$483.1K
Government Operated by city authorities.
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."
$3.1M Rank #105 / 115Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 115 homes we track in Nebraska. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Nebraska average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
-$483.1K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$161.1K
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 #104 / 115Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 115 homes we track in Nebraska. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Nebraska average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$2.1M 67.3% 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 #39 / 115Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 115 homes we track in Nebraska. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Nebraska average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$1.5M
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).
$3.6M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Administrator Ranae Richardson.

This home is owned by Village Of Wauneta

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285220

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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.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
16 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 38%
Private pay 31%
Medicaid 31%
Discharges
14 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 7%
Private pay 64%
Medicaid 29%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Brookestone of Papillion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Papillion
110
Facility 110
NE AVG 79
Rank #26 / 130
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #38 / 119
+15%
4.54
Facility 4.54
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #44 / 121
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -2%+2%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
7
Facility 7
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #14 / 124
1.8
Facility 1.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #6 / 124
-94-
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 48
Rank #97 / 138
Vsl Papillion, LLC
$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #18 / 115
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #9 / 115
75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #10 / 115
285268
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HC
HOS
IL
SNF
Elkhorn
140
Facility 140
NE AVG 79
Rank #15 / 130
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #17 / 119
+23%
4.71
Facility 4.71
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #36 / 121
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -18%+6%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #4 / 124
1.5
Facility 1.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 124
-128-
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 48
Rank #134 / 138
Vsl Elkhorn, LLC
$21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #4 / 115
$12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #4 / 115
58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #76 / 115
285276
Ambassador Health of Omaha ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Omaha
146
Facility 146
NE AVG 79
Rank #13 / 130
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #93 / 119
-21%
3.09
Facility 3.09
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #116 / 121
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +122%-31%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #6 / 124
2.5
Facility 2.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 124
-85-
51
Facility 51
NE AVG 48
Rank #68 / 138
Snf/Nf Distinct
$25.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $25.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #2 / 115
$14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #2 / 115
58.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #74 / 115
285127
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Lincoln
126
Facility 126
NE AVG 79
Rank #20 / 130
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #6 / 119
+32%
5.04
Facility 5.04
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #19 / 121
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -48%+13%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #56 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #96 / 124
-123-
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 48
Rank #128 / 138
Vsl Lincoln Southlake, LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #7 / 115
$10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #6 / 115
59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #71 / 115
285219
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
ADC
SNF
Wauneta
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 79
Rank #120 / 130
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #60 / 119
+5%
3.94
Facility 3.94
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #78 / 121
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -37%-12%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #50 / 124
3.5
Facility 3.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #43 / 124
128-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 48
Rank #123 / 138
Village Of Wauneta
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #105 / 115
$2.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #104 / 115
67.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #39 / 115
285220

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wauneta Care and Therapy Center

Who is the owner of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is legally operated by Village Of Wauneta, and administered by Administrator RANAE RICHARDSON.

Is Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in a walkable area?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's occupancy is 77.8%.

Are pets allowed at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

No, Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has a no-pet policy.

Is Wauneta Care and Therapy Center a government-operated facility?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is a government-operated nursing facility in NE.

Who is the administrator of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

Administrator RANAE RICHARDSON is the administrator of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center.

What is the overall rating for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

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