Nursing homeActive
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
220 Park Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370402768390064 certified beds · 28 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
10
● 0● 10● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-07-10
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 5
Staffing 1
Quality 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-27 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-25 | Standard | 070 | 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.
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 2024-10-17Record 285259-20241008-F684
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 2024-08-09Record 285259-20240627-F684
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 2024-08-09Record 285259-20240627-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F550
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F584
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F655
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F677
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F812
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 2023-06-30Record 285259-20230525-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerTotal nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 37.3% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 12.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 38.3% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chos, Doug Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chos, Doug Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chos, Doug Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wittler, Lori Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | 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 Thayer.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Haven Nursing Home Deshler | 7.1 mi | 2025-05-22 | 151 |
| Belleville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Belleville | 23.9 mi | 2025-09-16 | 0212 |
| Heritage Crossings Geneva | 25.6 mi | 2026-04-01 | 030 |
| Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside Fairbury | 22.0 mi | 2026-04-08 | 050 |
| Heritage Care Center Fairbury | 22.1 mi | 2025-08-05 | 090 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
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 |