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HomeNebraskaSandhills Care Center

Sandhills Care Center

143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE 692104023871294WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(5 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
46
certified

How Sandhills Care Center Compares in Nebraska

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.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NE average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NE average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NE average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.28 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.79 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.28 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.98.
Reported RN time is 0.79 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected May 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Brown County 65+
778
28.9% of county
County Population
2,691
Brown County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Sandhills Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ainsworth, Nebraska with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 2016. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
29.1
Ownership
Government - City/county
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 23, 2016
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Brown
Last Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
49.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0606Minimal Harm

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.07 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.28 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - City/county
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AINSWORTH BROWN COUNTY CARE CENTER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 2, 2016
JONES, THOMASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
JACOBS, PENNYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2021
MAYHEW, SARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
WASMUND, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 11, 2024
JACOBS, PENNYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2021
MAYHEW, SARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
WASMUND, KENNETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 11, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sandhills Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Sandhills Care Center
Ainsworth, NECurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rock County Hospital Long Term Care
Bassett, NE15.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkside Manor
Stuart, NE36.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
Atkinson, NE44.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $22,653
Accura Healthcare of O'Neill
O' Neill, NE60.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Community Memorial Health Center
Burwell, NE64.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Brookestone View
Broken Bow, NE79.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sandhills Care Center
Ainsworth, NE · Current facility
—3/52/53/5None recorded
Rock County Hospital Long Term Care
Bassett, NE
15.9 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Parkside Manor
Stuart, NE
36.0 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson
Atkinson, NE
44.5 mi1/51/53/5$22,653
Accura Healthcare of O'Neill
O' Neill, NE
60.8 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Community Memorial Health Center
Burwell, NE
64.0 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Brookestone View
Broken Bow, NE
79.6 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sandhills Care Center?▾
Sandhills Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Sandhills Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Sandhills Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sandhills Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sandhills Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sandhills Care Center?▾
Sandhills Care Center provides 4.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 3.07 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Sandhills Care Center have?▾
Sandhills Care Center has 46 certified beds with an average of 29.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 63% occupancy. The facility is Government - City/county owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sandhills Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sandhills Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sandhills Care Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.