ElderGrade
A

91/100

Excellent

Wakefield Health Care Center

306 Ash Street, Wakefield, NE 68784

CMS 5/5 stars (402) 287-2244
Certified beds
40
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

27/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 6.13 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.61 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.05 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.61 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.70 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 22, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jul 22, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 22, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 22, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 22, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 27, 2024 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 27, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
WAKEFIELD CARE CENTER Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRENN, EMMA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CRAIG, JILL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HAGLUND, TIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KUMM, JULIE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MEYER, KARLENE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MILLER, WARREN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NIXON, GINGER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PRESTON, BARB Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
RISCHMUELLER, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DOBBINS, MELISSA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HAGLUND, TRACI Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Wakefield Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Wakefield Health Care Center? +

Wakefield Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (91 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Wakefield Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 5.05 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Wakefield Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 17 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Wakefield Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Wakefield Health Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.