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Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home

407 Dakota Street, Benkelman, NE 69021
Score: 37 / 100

Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home 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 Benkelman facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home exceed national averages, with 4.35 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.43 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial 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 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 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.80 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Apr 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity E
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Jan 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity E
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Jan 14, 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 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 12.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.0% 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
56
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9