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Westfield Quality Care of Aurora
1313 1st Street, Aurora, NE 68818
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 64 beds, Westfield Quality Care of Aurora serves Aurora in Hamilton County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2005.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $42K.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hamilton Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.4 | 34.4 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 28.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $41,980 | $41,980 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 7 Apr 2025, 15 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×7 E ×4 F ×10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0844 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2025 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2024 | Fine | $41,980 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 9.7% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.0% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.9% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Quality Care Solutions Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauffman Investments LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2018 |
| Ochsner Jjj LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2018 |
| Quality Care Solutions LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2018 |
| Heritage Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| Heritage Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
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 Hamilton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Community Care | Aurora | 48 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 20.8 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Hamilton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Westfield Quality Care of Aurora been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Westfield Quality Care of Aurora been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $42K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Westfield Quality Care of Aurora compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Westfield Quality Care of Aurora?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kauffman Investments LLC, Ochsner Jjj LLC and Quality Care Solutions LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Westfield Quality Care of Aurora last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Apr 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.