Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Nursing Home · Wauneta, NE
CMS certification number285220
Contact & location
427 Legion StreetWauneta, NE 69045
Chase County
- Phone
- (308) 394-5738
- ZIP code
- 69045 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day
- 31.2 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Legal name
- Village of Wauneta
- Medicare certified since
- May 16, 1998
- 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
- 3.11 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.52 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.26 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.32 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.79 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.5 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 13, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 16 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-13 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-13 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-13 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-13 | 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 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-13 | 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 2025-06-27 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | 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 2024-06-07 |
| 2023-08-15 | 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 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-03-16 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-28 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-16 | Payment Denial | 15 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Wauneta (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Richardson, Ranae (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rural Health Development INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Einspahr, Rick (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garcia, Jose (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richardson, Ranae (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center 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 Wauneta Care and Therapy Center have?
It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 31 residents per day.
Has Wauneta Care and Therapy Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Wauneta Care and Therapy Center?
(308) 394-5738. The facility is located at 427 Legion Street, Wauneta, NE 69045.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.