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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Wauneta, NebraskaMedicare inspection record
About Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Nebraska families who need trusted medical care during recovery. Our team focuses on helping patients regain independence through personalized therapy and compassionate nursing support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
36 residents
Location
Wauneta, NE
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
427 Legion Street, Wauneta, Nebraska 69045
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 3, 2026, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 7 minutes with each resident a day, below the Nebraska average of 3 hours 59 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 7 minutesBelow the Nebraska average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 31 minutesBelow the Nebraska average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 60%Above the Nebraska average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
August 3, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryPlan to fix it acceptedDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningPlan to fix it acceptedAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServicePlan to fix it accepted
May 13, 2025 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 27, 2025Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 27, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 27, 2025Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 27, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 27, 2025
May 16, 2024 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 7, 2024Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 7, 2024Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Jun 7, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 7, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 7, 2024Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 7, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- May 16, 2024Payment denial, 15 days
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Legal business name
- Village of Wauneta
- Medicare-certified beds
- 36
- Average residents per day
- 31
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- May 16, 1998
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 285220
Location
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427 Legion StreetWauneta, NE 69045
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Questions about Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
How did Wauneta Care and Therapy Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on August 3, 2026 and cited 6 health deficiencies. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 7 minutes with each resident per day, including 31 minutes from registered nurses. 60% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Wauneta Care and Therapy Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.