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Westfield Quality Care of Aurora
1313 1st Street, Aurora, NE 68818402694212864 certified beds · 53 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 21● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$41,980
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-04
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-07 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-15 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-04-11 | Standard | 050 | 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.
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 285263-20260304-F610
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 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F550
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F552
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 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F584
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-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 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F761
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 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F801
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F804
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 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F812
F844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F844
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 2025-05-26Record 285263-20250407-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-05-08Record 285263-20240415-F684
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-08Record 285263-20240415-F567
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 285263-20240415-F645
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-08Record 285263-20240415-F865
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 2024-05-08Record 285263-20240415-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 2023-05-26Record 285263-20230411-F580
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 2023-05-26Record 285263-20230411-F609
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-26Record 285263-20230411-F641
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 2023-05-26Record 285263-20230411-F812
F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-26Record 285263-20230411-F885
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 | Civil money penalty | $41,980 | CMS · Penalties |
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 30.9% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 7.7% | 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 | 9.7% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 32.8% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Douglas Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Hermansen, Lance Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Kauffman Investments LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Keller, Duane Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Krajicek, Stephen Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Moyer, Sam Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Mrs Enterprises LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ochsner Jjj LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ohlson, Cory Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Quality Care Solutions LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Uden, Gene Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Vanderheiden, James Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Heritage Bank Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Groshans, Hayley Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Groshans, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heritage Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Penner, Kirk Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 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 Hamilton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Community Care Aurora | 0.4 mi | 2026-02-02 | 190 |
| Legacy Square Henderson | 12.5 mi | 2026-01-15 | 0101 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Central City Central City | 16.3 mi | 2025-12-03 | 0190 |
| Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital Central City | 16.4 mi | 2025-09-11 | 060 |
| Harvard Rest Haven Harvard | 17.5 mi | 2026-05-27 | 0130 |
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 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |