The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
Newman Grove, NE · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality measures despite 4.60 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has a recent federal penalty and $45,162 in fines over the last 24 months; the health inspection rating is 3 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6045 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $45,162recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6045.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.17
- Nurse aides
- 3.18
- Weekend nursing
- 4.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—36.2%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%5.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%10%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%8.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.3%9.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%33.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.6%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%2.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.8%22.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—86.5%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $45,162 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $46,210 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $45,162 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 62 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 12, 2024
- $45,162
Federal fine
Sep 12, 2024
- 14 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 24, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 32.8 residents on an average day (73% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.