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Wakefield Health Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Wakefield, Nebraska)

306 Ash Street, Wakefield, Nebraska 68784

Phone: 4022872244

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
32.4
Ownership
Government - City
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Dixon
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health4/5
Staffing1/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNebraska AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.000.69-0.69
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day0.004.12-4.12
CMS Staffing Rating1/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A48.5%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-06-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

6 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-22Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-27Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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