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Wakefield Health Care Center
306 Ash Street, Wakefield, NE 68784
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.
Certified for 40 beds, Wakefield Health Care Center serves Wakefield in Dixon County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 9, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 42.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dixon Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.5 | 42.5 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 33.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 22 Jul 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×4 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 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 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | C | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 33.3%; 0 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 | 25.0% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.3% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.7% | 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: government, city. Legal business name: Wakefield Care Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Care Center | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Wakefield Care Center | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Wakefield Care Center | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wakefield Health Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Wakefield Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wakefield Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wakefield Health Care Center?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wakefield Care Center and Wakefield Care Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wakefield Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jul 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.