Westfield Quality Care of Aurora
1313 1st Street, Aurora, NE 68818 · (402) 694-2128
For profit - Limited Liability company · 64 certified beds
Westfield Quality Care of Aurora has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 10 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $41,980 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 7, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.April 7, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 7, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 7, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 7, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 7, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 7, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.April 7, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 7, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.April 7, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.April 7, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 4, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.April 7, 2025 · F0844 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $41,980April 15, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Nebraska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 53.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Memorial Community Care Aurora · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brookestone View Broken Bow · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Community Memorial Health Center Burwell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Callaway Good Life Center, Inc Callaway · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital Central City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Westfield Quality Care of Aurora on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.