Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
Nursing Home · Newman Grove, NE
CMS certification number285213
Contact & location
109 North 2nd StreetNewman Grove, NE 68758
Madison County
- Phone
- (402) 447-6203
- ZIP code
- 68758 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 32.8 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn
- Medicare certified since
- May 5, 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
- 4.60 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.26 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.17 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.18 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.22 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.2 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2025-11-17 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | 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 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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 2025-05-20 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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 2025-05-20 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 |
Corrected 2024-12-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-12-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-12-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-09 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 2023-10-06 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $45,162 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | Payment Denial | 62 days payment denial |
| 2024-09-12 | Fine | $45,162 |
| 2023-08-24 | Payment Denial | 14 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Caubarrus, Angela (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lapka, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lueken, Lindsi (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home?
Mid-Nebraska 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 Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.
Has Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $45,162 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home?
(402) 447-6203. The facility is located at 109 North 2nd Street, Newman Grove, NE 68758.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.