Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home
Benkelman, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285241) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 423-2179 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.20 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2 percent.
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2001. The facility is licensed for 56 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.20 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time contributing about 0.49 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is present in the data provided, and there is no indication that ownership changed within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection and rating information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 4.20 hours per resident per day, with about 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 54.2%; the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 56 beds and has an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 1, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall star rating; here those are 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively, producing an overall rating of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3084232179 and 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 3084232179 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285241?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.