The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Wauneta, NE · Medicare-certified · 36 beds
Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta, NE has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and 3-star health inspections. It has the lowest overall rating, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.11 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1116 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1116.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.32
- Weekend nursing
- 2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff 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
16.7%11.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.2%6.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%6.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
9.4%3.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.4%7.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.2%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
29.3%7.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
40.6%35.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
41.2%34.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%0%Improving
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
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—97.5%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure the resident and doctor met face-to-face at all required visits. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 712 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 15 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Occupancy
- 31.2 residents on an average day (87% of 36 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 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.