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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008402426466384 certified beds · 66 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
34
● 0● 33● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-26
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Complaint | 071 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-03 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-01 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-23 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-03 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F684
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F732
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F812
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285148-20260526-F838
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 285148-20260303-F583
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 285148-20260303-F686
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 285148-20260303-F880
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F580
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F605
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F609
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F628
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F657
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F921
F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-22Record 285148-20250501-F923
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 285148-20240423-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 285148-20240423-F882
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-11Record 285148-20240404-F580
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F554
F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F606
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F623
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F644
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F757
F758Implement 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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-16Record 285148-20230503-F908
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.51
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.50
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.13
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover70%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover89%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.0% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.7% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.1% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.4% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzka, Matisyohu Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Gibson, Candace Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simonson, Johnnie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gibson, Candace Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herzka, Matisyohu Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herzka, Matisyohu Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schreiber, Abraham Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schreiber, Abraham Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simonson, Johnnie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Washington.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowell Memorial Home Blair | 0.5 mi | 2026-02-18 | 1162 |
| Accura HealthCare of Tekamah Tekamah | 16.1 mi | 2026-02-12 | 0150 |
| Azria Health Longview Missouri Valley | 13.6 mi | 2026-06-11 | 0283 |
| Quality Living, Inc. Omaha | 17.5 mi | 2025-03-03 | 0140 |
| Life Care Center of Omaha Omaha | 17.9 mi | 2026-03-10 | 1322 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |