Nursing home

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center

427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE, 69045

Ownership type: Government - City.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center, with 14 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
1
of 5
Certified beds
36
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.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures1 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Chase Co. avg 2Nebraska avg 2.88This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Chase Co. avg: 2. Nebraska avg: 2.88.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

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.

14
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
22023
72024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

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.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 15 days total · May 16, 2024
  1. May 16, 202415 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)13.33%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.42%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5%

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
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

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 / organizationRole
Village of Wauneta5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Einspahr, RickCORPORATE OFFICER
Garcia, JoseOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Richardson, RanaeOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Rural Health Development Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Richardson, RanaeADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Chase County.

427 Legion Street, Wauneta
Chase County · NE · 69045
36 certified beds40.4133, -101.3800

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Sumner Place
CCN 285002
Lincoln, NE544Not shown$0
St. Jane de Chantal
CCN 285004
Lincoln, NE535Not shown$0
Douglas County Health Center
CCN 285019
Omaha, NE215Not shown$0
Eastmont
CCN 285036
Lincoln, NE341Not shown$0
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
CCN 285049
Lincoln, NE111Not shown$53,267
The Banyan at Montclair
CCN 285054
Omaha, NENot shown$141,793

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's CMS rating?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 1 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Wauneta Care and Therapy Center located?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is located at 427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE, 69045 in Chase County, and CMS lists 36 certified beds.

Does Wauneta Care and Therapy Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Wauneta Care and Therapy Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 2 facilities in Chase 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 Wauneta Care and Therapy Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Wauneta Care and Therapy 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)
285220
Ownership type
Government - City
Certified beds
36
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 14 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
May 13, 20250710DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
May 13, 20250712EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
May 13, 20250757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
May 13, 20250759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
May 13, 20250947FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 27, 2025
May 16, 20240656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 16, 20240697GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 16, 20240758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 16, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 16, 20240851FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 16, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
May 16, 20240947FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 7, 2024
Aug 15, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 28, 2023
Mar 16, 20230801FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 28, 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.

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