Wisner Care Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Wisner Care Center has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #36 out of 177 facilities in Nebraska, placing it in the top half, but is #3 out of 3 in Cuming County, suggesting limited local competition. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 9 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is rated at 5 out of 5 stars, which is excellent, although the turnover rate of 53% is average for the state. Importantly, there have been no fines recorded, which is a good sign. However, there have been specific concerns, such as not adequately addressing resident grievances about call light response times and failing to implement proper infection control precautions for certain residents. Overall, while there are notable strengths in staffing and monitoring trends, families should be aware of these areas needing improvement.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Nebraska
- #36/177
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 53% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Nebraska facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Nebraska. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Nebraska avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 15 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18
Based on observations, interview and record review; the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions for Resident 15. The sample size was 15 w...
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Feb 2024
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.02(8)
Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to report an allegation of potential staff to resident abuse for 1 (Resident 11) of 1 sampled ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09C
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop comprehensive...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.10A2
Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident 5) of 1 sampled resident's insulin was prepared and administ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D3(1)
Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to provide care and services according to standards of practice, for the preven...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview; the facility to ensure residents received trauma informed care related to diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to identify potential triggers as...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D
Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to have indications for continued use of an antibiotic medication for 1 (Resident 14) of 6 sampl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure psychotropic medications [a type of psychoactive medication which alters chemicals in ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.10A4
Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure medications w...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
F. Review of the facility's Legionella Testing Policy for Water Heaters, Boilers, and Other Water Appliances dated 5/30/2023 revealed the following:
-Legionella is a bacteria that can cause Legionnair...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09
Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to complete neurological ...
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Jan 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number: 175 NAC 12-006.09D1c
Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to provide bathing assistance for 2 residents (Residents 23 and 24) who required assistance w...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09D7
Based on observations, record review and interviews; the facility failed to implement interventions and to revise and/or develop new interventions to pre...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-005.09D8b
Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to provide/implement interventions to prevent ongoing weight loss for 1 (Resident 17) of 2 sa...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Licensure Reference Number: 175 NAC 12-006.06
Based on interviews and record reviews; the facility failed to address and to resolve Resident Council concerns regarding call light response times and g...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Nebraska.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Nebraska facilities.
- • 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Wisner Care Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Wisner Care Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Nebraska, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Wisner Care Center Staffed?
CMS rates Wisner Care Center's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 53%, compared to the Nebraska average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Wisner Care Center?
State health inspectors documented 15 deficiencies at Wisner Care Center during 2023 to 2025. These included: 15 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Wisner Care Center?
Wisner Care Center is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 38 certified beds and approximately 30 residents (about 79% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Wisner, Nebraska.
How Does Wisner Care Center Compare to Other Nebraska Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Nebraska, Wisner Care Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (53%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Wisner Care Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Wisner Care Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Wisner Care Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Nebraska. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Wisner Care Center Stick Around?
Wisner Care Center has a staff turnover rate of 53%, which is 7 percentage points above the Nebraska average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Wisner Care Center Ever Fined?
Wisner Care Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Wisner Care Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Wisner Care Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.