Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home
407 Dakota Street, Benkelman, NE 69021 · (308) 423-2179
Non profit - Corporation · 56 certified beds
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 2, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 2, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 2, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 2, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 2, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 30, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 3, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.January 15, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.January 15, 2025 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 30, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.20 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 31.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Imperial Manor Nursing Home Imperial · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Hillcrest Nursing Home McCook · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wauneta Care and Therapy Center Wauneta · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.