Continental Falls
South Sioux City, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285082) · 77 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 494-3043 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continental Falls has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Continental Falls reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.8%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Continental Falls has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Continental Falls is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 77 beds and, per CMS Care Compare, has an average of 46.7 residents. It has been certified since June 1, 1988, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Continental Falls holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS Care Compare shows no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey details, and any updates beyond this data snapshot to make a fully informed decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Continental Falls has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Continental Falls accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a 38.8% nursing staff turnover rate; its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged and the facility is not part of the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Continental Falls is certified for 77 beds and has an average of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Continental Falls scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 402-494-3043 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data; contact the facility at 402-494-3043 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285082?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.