Nursing Home
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center
Certified beds
36
Avg. 31 residents a day
Ownership
Government
City
Medicare
Certified
Since May 1998
Medicaid
Certified
Since May 1998
CMS rating
1
Much below average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Nebraska avgNE | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.11 | 3.98 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.26 | 0.67 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.32 | 2.64 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 2.79 | 3.48 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Nebraska avgNE | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Nebraska and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (180 Nebraska and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
6health deficiencies
Aug 3, 2026 · 6 standard, 0 complaint
Nebraska average: 7.4 · U.S. average: 9.2
Nebraska average: 7.4 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
5health deficiencies
May 13, 2025 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials1
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 36 Medicare-certified beds
Location
427 Legion St, Wauneta, NE 69045
Chase County · 0.5 mi from the center of Wauneta
Facility details
Legal business nameVillage of Wauneta
OwnershipCity government
Medicare approvedMay 16, 1998
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number285220
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.