Wauneta Care And Therapy Center
Wauneta, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285220) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (308) 394-5738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but it does have 1 payment denial on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center is a government-owned (City) nursing home in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1998. The facility is licensed for 36 beds and reported an average of 31.2 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.11 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.52 per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 59.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does list 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation information is included in the available data for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data current as of the data vintage noted in the source record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a 59.5% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 36 beds and reported an average daily population of 31.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (City of Wauneta); no chain affiliation data is provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 16, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 3, 1, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 3083945738 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 3083945738 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285220?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.