Wakefield Health Care Center
Wakefield, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285209) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 287-2244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wakefield Health Care Center holds a 5 out of 5 overall CMS star rating, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Wakefield Health Care Center reports 5.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Wakefield Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed with CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Wakefield Health Care Center is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Wakefield, Dixon County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1997. The facility is licensed for 40 beds and serves an average of 29.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wakefield Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 5.05 nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On CMS's penalty record, this facility has zero federal fines on record (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00), and there are no payment denials listed. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov). Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare and to contact the facility to confirm current details, services, and availability.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wakefield Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5, above 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 5.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and has an average of 29.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (City), and there is no chain affiliation noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those ratings are 5, 4, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 4022872244 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4022872244 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 full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285209?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.