Sandhills Care Center
143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE, 69210
Ownership type: Government - City/county.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 46
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Ainsworth Brown County Care Center | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Jones, Thomas | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Jacobs, Penny | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Mayhew, Sara | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Wasmund, Kenneth | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Jacobs, Penny | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Mayhew, Sara | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Wasmund, Kenneth | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Brown County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Place CCN 285002 | Lincoln, NE | 5 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| St. Jane de Chantal CCN 285004 | Lincoln, NE | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Douglas County Health Center CCN 285019 | Omaha, NE | 2 | 1 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Eastmont CCN 285036 | Lincoln, NE | 3 | 4 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC CCN 285049 | Lincoln, NE | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $53,267 |
| The Banyan at Montclair CCN 285054 | Omaha, NE | — | — | — | Not shown | $141,793 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandhills Care Center's CMS rating?
Sandhills Care Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Sandhills Care Center located?
Sandhills Care Center is located at 143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE, 69210 in Brown County, and CMS lists 46 certified beds.
Does Sandhills Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Sandhills Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Sandhills Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Sandhills Care Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 1 facilities in Brown County, and 2.88 across Nebraska. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Sandhills Care Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Sandhills Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 285298
- Ownership type
- Government - City/county
- Certified beds
- 46
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 22 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0759 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 8, 2025 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0661 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0759 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0600 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0606 | C | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 10, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0582 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 16, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0661 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 16, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0755 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 16, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 16, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 16, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.