Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

Nursing Home · Blair, NE

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number285148

Contact & location

2242 Wright Street
Blair, NE 68008
Washington County
Phone
(402) 426-4663
ZIP code
68008 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
84
Residents per day
66.1 (79% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Blair NF Operations LLC
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.50 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.51 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.40 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.58 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.13 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
70.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
88.9 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 1, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
22.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
16
Citations on record (3 years)
34 health · 27 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-26 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-03-03 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-25
2026-03-03 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-25
2026-03-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-25
2025-05-01 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2025-05-01 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-22
2024-04-23 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-15
2024-04-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-15
2024-04-04 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-11
2023-05-03 Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
F0606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Implement 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16
2023-05-03 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Herzka, Matisyohu (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Gibson, Candace (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Herzka, Matisyohu (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schreiber, Abraham (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Simonson, Johnnie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schreiber, Abraham (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Herzka, Matisyohu (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Candace (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Simonson, Johnnie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.

How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?

It has 84 certified beds and cares for about 66 residents per day.

Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?

(402) 426-4663. The facility is located at 2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.