Avera Creighton Care Centre
Nursing Home · Creighton, NE
CMS certification number285284
Contact & location
1603 Main StreetCreighton, NE 68729
Knox County
- Phone
- (402) 358-5701
- ZIP code
- 68729 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 47
- Residents per day
- 38.6 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sacred Heart Health Services
- Chain
- Avera Health (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 2010
- 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
- —
- Registered nurses (RN)
- —
- Licensed practical nurses
- —
- Nurse aides
- —
- Weekend total
- —
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.1 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 3, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-03 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-17 |
| 2025-12-03 | 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 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2024-09-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2023-09-05 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-05 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-05 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. F0606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-05 | 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 2023-10-05 |
| 2023-09-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Health (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Laflan, Douglas (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Becker, Carolyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ekeren, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Greeneway, Kathy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hiltunen, Scott (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunhoff, Bernie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hurley, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kolecka, Debra (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leon, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lorang, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mikkelsen, Beth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schindler, Steve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmeichel, Steve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Seifert, Roxanne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steward, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strom, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sutton, Bobby (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welbig, Lucille (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avera Health (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ekeren, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avera Creighton Care Centre?
Avera Creighton Care Centre has a 3-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 Avera Creighton Care Centre have?
It has 47 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.
Has Avera Creighton Care Centre been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Avera Creighton Care Centre?
It is part of Avera Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Avera Creighton Care Centre?
(402) 358-5701. The facility is located at 1603 Main Street, Creighton, NE 68729.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.