Sandhills Care Center
143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE 69210 · CCN 285298
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - City/county
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg residents/day
- 30.8
- Phone
- 4023871294
Inspection history vs Nebraska & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Nebraska avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-17 | 5 | 6.7 | 9.5 | -1.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-05-23 | 11 | 6.1 | 9.8 | +4.9 worse |
| 3 | 2023-05-18 | 6 | 5.4 | 9.3 | +0.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.41 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.86 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.59 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (22)
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-17 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-23 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AINSWORTH BROWN COUNTY CARE CENTER | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2016-11-02 |
| JACOBS, PENNY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-02-08 |
| MAYHEW, SARA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-11-01 |
| WASMUND, KENNETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-03-11 |
Other facilities in Ainsworth
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.