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HomeNebraskaSaunders Medical Center

Saunders Medical Center

1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE 680664024434685
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
60
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 58.8 residents per day (98% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Oct 21, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.72 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 37.5%

Saunders Medical Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wahoo, Nebraska with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2016. The facility scored above average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
58.8
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Sep 8, 2016
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Saunders
Last Inspection
Oct 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
5.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: 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: Oct 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Oct 6, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide3.41 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.72 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.31 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.5%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SAUNDERS COUNTY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 1975
BRYAN HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
OPP, ANDREWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
REZAC, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Saunders Medical Center?▾
Saunders Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Saunders Medical Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Saunders Medical Center had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 21, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Saunders Medical Center?▾
Saunders Medical Center provides 4.72 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, 0.85 LPN hours, and 3.41 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.5%.
How many beds does Saunders Medical Center have?▾
Saunders Medical Center has 60 certified beds with an average of 58.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Saunders Medical Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Wahoo, Nebraska with an average rating of 4.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Wahoo nursing homes page.