The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Rock County Hospital Long Term Care
Bassett, NE · Medicare-certified · 30 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Rock County Hospital Long Term Care has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is strong at 5 stars and 6.14 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, with no fines in the last 24 months; the main caution is a 3-star health inspection rating and recent citations related to pressure ulcer care, food safety, and accident prevention.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.1381 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.1381.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62
- Nurse aides
- 4.41
- Weekend nursing
- 5.36
Hours per resident per day.
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
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—0%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—2.6%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—9.5%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—7.3%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—24.4%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—7.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—2.3%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—27.4%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
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%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 3 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 16.7 residents on an average day (56% of 30 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 1 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.