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Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
427 Legion Street
Wauneta, NE 69045
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Wauneta, NE
- Record Period
- 2024–2026
- Source Documents
- 5
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 3 inspections from May 2024 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 18 findings at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center; 18 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 3
- 2024–2026, standard
- Findings
- 18
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 18
- Of 18 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 1
- 1 closed
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 18 of 18 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: denial of payment imposed May 16, 2024, ended June 27, 2024.
- 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, August 3, 2026, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level F).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
- Address
- 427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045
- CMS Certification Number
- 285220
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 36
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Record Window
- May 16, 2024 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 7, 2026
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 7, 2026
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 7, 2026
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 7, 2026
- F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 7, 2026
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 7, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025
- F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025
- F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
7 findings
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 7, 2024
- F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed May 16, 2024. Status: Closed, June 27, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 16, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Citation F947, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F947 in May 2024, May 2025 and August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242526F947 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Medication Error Rate, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F759 in May 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers whether medication errors stayed under 5 percent when inspectors watched medications being given. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242526F759 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after F947 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F947: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.
- 02
How are medication passes checked, and what happens when an error is found?
Medication Error Rate: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 03
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 04
What led to the 2024 denial of payment, and what would you want a family to know about it?
Denial of payment was imposed May 16, 2024; it ended June 27, 2024.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Nebraska state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nebraska state survey agency
Inspection May 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nebraska state survey agency
Inspection May 13, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nebraska state survey agency
Inspection Aug 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 285220
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowMay 16, 2024 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before May 2024 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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