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Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
109 North 2nd Street, Newman Grove, NE 68758
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Newman Grove, Nebraska, certified for 45 beds and caring for about 33 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $45K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 42.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Madison Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.1 | 36.1 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 46.2% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $45,162 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Nov 2025, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×15 E ×3 F ×1 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | C | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | — | 62 days |
| 12 Sep 2024 | Fine | $45,162 | |
| 24 Aug 2023 | Payment denial | — | 14 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.2%, RNs 60.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 36.2% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/1966 |
| Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/1966 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Madison County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage of Bel Air | Norfolk | 112 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.8 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Community Pride Care Center | Battle Creek | 50 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 18.0 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Arbor Care Centers-Countryside LLC | Madison | 70 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 45.7 | $27K | 15 Jun 2026 |
| St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation and Care Center | Norfolk | 83 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 36.1 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Madison County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $45K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn and Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home Assn. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.