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Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home

109 North 2nd Street, Newman Grove, NE 68758
Score: 20 / 100

Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 20/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Nebraska. Families considering this Newman Grove facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home exceed national averages, with 4.90 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.35 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.90 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.46 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.42 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Nov 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Nov 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 32.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $46,210

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10