CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newman Grove, Nebraska with 45 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure 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.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID NEBRASKA LUTHERAN HOME ASSN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Aug 1, 1966 |
| LUEKEN, LINDSI | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CAUBARRUS, ANGELA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| LAPKA, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2007 |
| MID NEBRASKA LUTHERAN HOME ASSN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 1, 1966 |
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