Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
109 North 2nd Street, Newman Grove, NE 68758 · (402) 447-6203
Non profit - Church related · 45 certified beds
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 8 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $45,162 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 17, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.November 17, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.November 17, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 17, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 17, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 17, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.November 17, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.November 17, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 13, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 17, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 24, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 12, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $45,162September 12, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 62 daysStarting October 8, 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 | 4.60 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.26 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.17 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.18 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 32.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Community Pride Care Center Battle Creek · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Arbor Care Centers-Countryside LLC Madison · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Heritage of Bel Air Norfolk · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center Norfolk · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.