Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045 · (308) 394-5738
Government - City · 36 certified beds
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2026, found 6 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 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 August 3, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 3, 2026 · 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.August 3, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.August 3, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 3, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.August 3, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 3, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 15 daysStarting June 12, 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 | 3.11 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.26 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 31.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Imperial Manor Nursing Home Imperial · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home Benkelman · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hillcrest Nursing Home McCook · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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