South Haven Living Center
Wahoo, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285231) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 443-3737 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Haven Living Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
South Haven Living Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
South Haven Living Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
South Haven Living Center is a non-profit nursing home in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since March 1998. The facility is certified for 85 beds and has an average daily census of 78 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Haven Living Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.95, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
South Haven Living Center is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.2 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Haven Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5, above 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 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a 32.2% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
South Haven Living Center is certified for 85 beds with an average daily census of 78 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (4 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
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 4024433737 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 4024433737 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285231?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.