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Wauneta Care and Therapy Center

427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045
Score: 37 / 100

Wauneta Care And Therapy Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 37/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Nebraska. Families considering this Wauneta facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Wauneta Care And Therapy Center is near the national average, with 4.11 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Wauneta Care And Therapy Center. 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 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.11 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.10 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
May 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0947 Severity F
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    May 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0712 Severity E
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    May 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0710 Severity D
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    May 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    May 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    May 12, 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 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 6.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 4.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 33.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City
Certified Beds
36
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5