Sandhills Care Center
Ainsworth, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285298) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 387-1294 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandhills Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sandhills Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.28 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported.
Sandhills Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Sandhills Care Center is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 46 beds and reports an average daily population of 29.1 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 23, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandhills Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: Health Inspections 2 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars, alongside the overall rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 4.27868 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.79145 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
Regarding regulatory record, CMS data show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials on record for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no indication in the data that CMS has applied an abuse icon to this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandhills Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.28 hours per resident per day, with about 0.79 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing star rating is 3. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
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 this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sandhills Care Center is certified for 46 beds and reports an average daily population of 29.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (city/county); no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 23, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspections, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Sandhills Care Center scores 3, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the provided data; please contact the facility at 4023871294 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4023871294 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 review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285298?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.