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Saunders Medical Center
1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE 68066402443468560 certified beds · 56 residentsGovernment - CountyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
5
● 0● 5● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-15
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-21 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-02 | Standard | 020 | 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.
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-30Record 285296-20260415-F641
F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-30Record 285296-20260415-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 2024-11-18Record 285296-20241021-F880
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 285296-20231102-F625
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 2023-12-08Record 285296-20231102-F684
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.54
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.83
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.46
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
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 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.9% | 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 | 12.6% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders County Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Bryan Health Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opp, Andrew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rezac, Julie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bryan Health Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opp, Andrew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rezac, Julie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saunders County 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 Saunders.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven Living Center Wahoo | 3.1 mi | 2025-07-10 | 060 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly Waverly | 20.2 mi | 2026-02-25 | 1292 |
| Dunklau Gardens Fremont | 20.4 mi | 2025-05-01 | 040 |
| Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center Fremont | 20.9 mi | 2025-04-22 | 090 |
| Nye Pointe Health & Rehab Ctr Fremont | 21.1 mi | 2025-08-21 | 070 |
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 |