Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home
Nursing Home · Benkelman, NE
CMS certification number285241
Contact & location
407 Dakota StreetBenkelman, NE 69021
Dundy County
- Phone
- (308) 423-2179
- ZIP code
- 69021 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day
- 31.8 (57% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 2001
- 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
- 4.20 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.49 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.75 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.67 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.2 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 2, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 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 2026-06-14 |
| 2026-04-02 | 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 2026-05-17 |
| 2026-04-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-17 |
| 2026-04-02 | 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 2026-05-17 |
| 2026-04-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-17 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2023-11-30 | 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 2024-01-14 |
| 2023-11-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-14 |
| 2023-11-30 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amx Holdings, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edwards, Janice (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stonehocker, Lori (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bartholomew, Richard (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brunswig, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crouse, Jared (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Denny, Penny (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haines, Amy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hudson, Sara (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Amx Holdings, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edwards, Janice (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stonehocker, Lori (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bartholomew, Richard (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brunswig, Michael (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crouse, Jared (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Denny, Penny (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haines, Amy (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hudson, Sara (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home?
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has a 2-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 Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home have?
It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home?
(308) 423-2179. The facility is located at 407 Dakota Street, Benkelman, NE 69021.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.