Saunders Medical Center

Nursing Home · Wahoo, NE

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - County

CMS certification number285296

Contact & location

1760 County Rd J
Wahoo, NE 68066
Saunders County
Phone
(402) 443-4685
ZIP code
68066 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
56.1 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Medicare certified since
September 8, 2016
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.83 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.54 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.35 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.46 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.7 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 15, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
5 health · 6 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-15 Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-30
2026-04-15 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-30
2024-10-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-18
2023-11-02 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-08
2023-11-02 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 2023-12-08

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

NameRoleSince
Saunders County (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Bryan Health (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Opp, Andrew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rezac, Julie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Saunders County (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bryan Health (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Opp, Andrew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rezac, Julie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Saunders Medical Center?

Saunders Medical Center has a 4-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 Saunders Medical Center have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.

Has Saunders Medical Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Saunders Medical Center?

(402) 443-4685. The facility is located at 1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE 68066.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.