Dunklau Gardens
Fremont, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285119) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 721-1610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dunklau Gardens has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Dunklau Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 4.43 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.7 percent.
Dunklau Gardens has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Dunklau Gardens is a non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fremont, Nebraska (Dodge County), first approved for certification on May 22, 1992. The facility is certified for 106 beds and reports an average of 84.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dunklau Gardens holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, combined with the overall rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.43 hours per resident per day, including about 1.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Dunklau Gardens (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials are on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation information is provided in the available data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dunklau Gardens has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Dunklau Gardens is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 24.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Dunklau Gardens.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dunklau Gardens is certified for 106 beds and averages 84.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dunklau Gardens is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 22, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Dunklau Gardens scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 402-721-1610 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 402-721-1610 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Dunklau Gardens at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285119?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.