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 (42% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Wilber Care Center is a skilled nursing home with 68 beds. It currently serves 48 residents at a 71% occupancy rate. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care stays. Residents stay an average of 715 days, as the home supports residents with ongoing nursing needs as well as those in recovery.
The facility’s staffing is consistent. Total nurse staffing averages over 5 hours per resident each day. The team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides on site around the clock. They ensure daily hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and medical oversight.
The home focuses on rehabilitation. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on an outpatient basis alongside its in-house skilled care services.
Residents have access to the Meals on Wheels program. They can spend time in the facility’s multisensory room, which can calm residents with sensory sensitivities or cognitive changes. Daily activities and engagement are part of the residents’ routine. Meals are home-cooked rather than mass-produced and feature familiar, nourishing food.
The neighborhood has a Walkability Score of 57. Some errands can be handled on foot, but most visits and outings require a car. Inspections confirmed that the facility meets all licensure requirements. It has paid attention to life-safety and infection-control practices over the years.
Wilber Care Center is administered by Administrator Nicole Lane.
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 Jul 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.
9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.
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
2,796 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 14 | 30 | 44 | 4,803 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 7 | 20 | 4,524 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 12 | 17 | 1,873 | 90 | 98% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 930 | 71 | 77% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 693 | 60 | 65% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 604 | 57 | 62% | 5.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 568 | 60 | 65% | 9.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 5 | 6 | 560 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 201 | 67 | 73% | 3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 186 | 55 | 60% | 3.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 28 | 30% | 2.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 12% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 13% | 1.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5% | 1.2 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% 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 Wilber Care 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 (42% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Wilber's city center to Wilber Care 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.
| Wilber Care Center | NH AL NC | Wilber | 68
Facility
68
NE AVG
82
Rank
#111 / 228 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#62 / 196 | 0% | 5.03
Facility
5.03
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#23 / 130 | -62% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#31 / 135 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#18 / 135 | - | 48 | - |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | Wilber Care Center Inc | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#81 / 133 | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#83 / 133 | 65.4%
Facility
65.4%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#62 / 133 | 285172 | ||||
| Gateway Vista | NH AL IL PC RC | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
Facility
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
Rank
#30 / 130 | -20% | +9% | $8.7k
Facility
$8.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#100 / 135 | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#31 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | 1 | 72 | - |
71
Facility
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
Rank
#87 / 130 | -37% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#82 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | - | 72 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | Columbus Operations LLC | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#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 | ||||
| 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 |
Wilber Care Center is located in Wilber, Nebraska.
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The legal owner and operator of Wilber Care Center is Rr 1 Box 5, 611 North Main.
Wilber Care Center has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NE state health department records, Wilber Care Center's license number is ALF195.
Wilber Care Center's occupancy is 71%.
Administrator Nicole Lane is the administrator of Wilber Care Center.
Wilber Care Center has 68 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Wilber Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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