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Wauneta Care and Therapy Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Wauneta, Nebraska)

427 Legion Street, Wauneta, Nebraska 69045

Phone: 3083945738

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
30.2
Ownership
Government - City
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Chase
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNebraska AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.580.69-0.11
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.734.12-0.39
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover62.5%48.5%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-03Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-03Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2024-05-16Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Pharmacy 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

6 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-13Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-05-16Payment Denial-15 days starting 2024-06-12

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