Wakefield Health Care Center
Nursing Home · Wakefield, NE
CMS certification number285209
Contact & location
306 Ash StreetWakefield, NE 68784
Dixon County
- Phone
- (402) 287-2244
- ZIP code
- 68784 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 29.7 (74% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Legal name
- Wakefield Care Center
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.05 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.87 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.70 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 22, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-07-22 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-07-22 | 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 |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-07-22 | 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 2025-09-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-06-27 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. F0606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2023-06-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-29 | 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 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2023-06-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Dobbins, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fischer, Amanda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haglund, Traci (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wakefield Care Center (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobbins, Melissa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haglund, Traci (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wakefield Care Center (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brenn, Emma (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Craig, Jill (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haglund, Tim (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kumm, Julie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Karlene (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Warren (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nixon, Ginger (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Barb (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rischmueller, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobbins, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fischer, Amanda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haglund, Traci (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Kayla (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wakefield Care Center (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wakefield Health Care Center?
Wakefield Health Care Center has a 5-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 Wakefield Health Care Center have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Wakefield Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Wakefield Health Care Center?
(402) 287-2244. The facility is located at 306 Ash Street, Wakefield, NE 68784.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.