Saunders Medical Center
Wahoo, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285296) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 443-4685 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, NE has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Saunders Medical Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Saunders Medical Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Saunders Medical Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Wahoo, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 60 certified beds with an average of 56.1 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.82652 hours per resident per day, including 0.53581 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance that receive increased federal inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Saunders Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
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 4.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a 39.7% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average of 56.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 8, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; this facility scores 4 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 402-443-4685 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 402-443-4685 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285296?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.