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Nursing homes in Brown County, Nebraska
There are 1 certified nursing home in Brown County, Nebraska, with 46 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies over three cycles, 47.8 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Brown County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 47.8 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Care Center | Ainsworth | 46 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 47.8 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0761 | Ensure 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. | 2 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 2 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Brown County, Nebraska?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 46 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Brown County have the highest CMS ratings?
Sandhills Care Center (3 stars)
How do Brown County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 47.8 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.