The home failed to ensure there was enough outside ventilation in the area, through windows, mechanical systems, or both. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 923 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Saunders Medical Center
Wahoo, NE · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, NE has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with 4-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.83 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues cited included ventilation, accurate assessments, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8265 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8265.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94
- Nurse aides
- 3.35
- Weekend nursing
- 4.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
17.1%13%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%3.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%5.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.9%9.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15%13.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.2%14.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%1.6%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35.2%28.4%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
—95%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to tell residents or their representatives in writing how long their bed would be held after a hospital transfer or therapeutic leave. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 625 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 56.1 residents on an average day (94% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 9 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.