Sandhills Care Center
Nursing Home · Ainsworth, NE
CMS certification number285298
Contact & location
143 N Fullerton StreetAinsworth, NE 69210
Brown County
- Phone
- (402) 387-1294
- ZIP code
- 69210 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day
- 29.1 (63% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Legal name
- Ainsworth Brown County Care Center
- Medicare certified since
- December 23, 2016
- 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
- 4.28 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.79 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.07 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 21 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-17 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-17 | 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 2025-07-08 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-23 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. F0606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-05-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-18 | 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 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-18 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-18 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Brown County Care Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Jacobs, Penny (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayhew, Sara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wasmund, Kenneth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Thomas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobs, Penny (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayhew, Sara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wasmund, Kenneth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sandhills Care Center?
Sandhills Care Center 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 Sandhills Care Center have?
It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has Sandhills Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sandhills Care Center?
(402) 387-1294. The facility is located at 143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE 69210.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.