Nursing homeActive
Wakefield Health Care Center
306 Ash Street, Wakefield, NE 68784402287224440 certified beds · 30 residentsGovernment - CityMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 1● 16● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-07-22
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-27 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-29 | Standard | 040 | 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.
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 285209-20250722-F605
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.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 285209-20250722-F684
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 2025-09-30Record 285209-20250722-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-30Record 285209-20250722-F761
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F582
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F600
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 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F609
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F756
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F758
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 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F880
F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285209-20240627-F606
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-31Record 285209-20230629-F610
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 2023-08-31Record 285209-20230629-F644
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 2023-08-31Record 285209-20230629-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 2023-08-31Record 285209-20230629-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.61
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.05
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.70
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
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 | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 18.7% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 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 | 25.0% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.8% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbins, Melissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fischer, Amanda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haglund, Traci Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Kayla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wakefield Care Center Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brenn, Emma Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Craig, Jill Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dobbins, Melissa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dobbins, Melissa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fischer, Amanda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haglund, Tim Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haglund, Traci Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haglund, Traci Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kumm, Julie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meyer, Karlene Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Warren Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nixon, Ginger Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Barb Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rischmueller, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wakefield Care Center Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wakefield Care Center Organization | 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 Dixon.
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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 |