CCN 285220

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center

427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045 · Chase County

Phone: (308) 394-5738
Ownership: Government - City
Certified beds: 36
Residents per day: 31.2
Health citations: 18
Penalties: 1
Fines: 0 · $0
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

This facility reported a high number of days without a registered nurse on site.

Quality measures

Long-stay 1 · short-stay —.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.32; 2.64; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.26; 0.67; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.52; 0.67; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.11; 3.98; 3.86
Weekend total: 2.79; 3.48; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.37; 0.47; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.94. Adjusted RN hours: 0.66. Case-mix total: 3.03. Case-mix index: 1.107.

Total nursing staff turnover: 59.5%. RN turnover: —. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 1 payment denial.

Date	Type	Amount or days
May 16, 2024	Payment Denial	15 days

Cycle 1 standard survey: August 3, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 6. Cycle 1 total health score: 64.

Cycle 2 standard survey: May 13, 2025. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 5. Total weighted health survey score: 57.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 18 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

August 3, 2026

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · September 7, 2026
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · September 7, 2026
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · September 7, 2026
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · September 7, 2026
F554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · September 7, 2026
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · September 7, 2026

May 13, 2025

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 27, 2025
F712	Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 27, 2025
F710	Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 27, 2025
F757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 27, 2025
F759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 27, 2025

May 16, 2024

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F697	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F758	Implement 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Legal business name: Village of Wauneta.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: May 16, 1998.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1, and the quality measure rating is 1.

How many health citations does CMS list for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 18 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?

CMS reports 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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May 16, 2024

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F697	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F758	Implement 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024
F759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 7, 2024