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HomeNebraskaSandhills Care Center

Sandhills Care Center

143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE 692104023871294
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
46
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 46 certified beds with an average of 30.8 residents per day (67% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jun 17, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.41 hours per resident per day

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. The facility scored at average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
30.8
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)

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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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: 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
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Aide3.11 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.33 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
2

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

Ownership Type
Government - City/county
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AINSWORTH BROWN COUNTY CARE CENTER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 2, 2016
JACOBS, PENNYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2021
MAYHEW, SARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
WASMUND, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 11, 2024

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.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Sandhills Care Center?▾
Sandhills Care Center provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 3.11 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Sandhills Care Center have?▾
Sandhills Care Center has 46 certified beds with an average of 30.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 67% occupancy. The facility is Government - City/county owned.