Kim Epke
Sep 2024
It was very hard to move our mother from her town but Ainsworth Care Center made it an easy process and have great care. We are very happy.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 46
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, City/county
- Certified beds
- 46
- Inspections
- View history (43 citations)
- Ownership
- Nonprofit, community-owned organization
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
Sandhills Care Center is a small, nonprofit, community-owned skilled nursing facility in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Most reviewers describe a smooth admission process and respectful, professional care, though one reviewer raised a serious concern about a staff member's conduct outside the facility.
What reviewers praise
- Staff described as professional and respectful
- Accommodated resident's religious beliefs
- Made transition into care easy for families
- Nonprofit, community-focused nursing care
What reviewers flag
- One report of a staff member's inappropriate conduct outside the facility
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Sandhills Care Center is a senior living community in Ainsworth, Nebraska offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 8 reviews.
About Sandhills Care Center
Sandhills Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Ainsworth, Nebraska. The community holds dual Medicare and Medicaid certifications and operates as a community-owned, nonprofit organization.
The facility is committed to providing individualized, exceptional, and compassionate nursing care for its elder residents. As a nonprofit, the center emphasizes its ability to deliver down-home care focused on the needs of the community it serves.
Sandhills Care Center aspires to create a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment while delivering person-centered care to residents and their families.
Types of Care at Sandhills Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Sandhills Care Center
4.5overall · 8 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (8)
Leanne Maxwell
Aug 2024
This staff was able to admit my friend when her health had deteriorated rapidly and nursing care was needed. Everyone was very professional, was respectful of her religious beliefs, and did all they could to provide the services needed. I am so grateful our community had a welcoming care center available when it was needed.
Willow Jefferson
Aug 2024
One of your employees is beyond immoral. She was at pizza hut talking very badly of a deceased child and the child's mother saying absolutely despicable things. Find somewhere that doesn't employ such god awful nursing staff.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jun 17, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 8, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2025
May 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Oct 26, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2023
May 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Sandhills Care Center offer?
Sandhills Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Sandhills Care Center located?
Sandhills Care Center is located at 143 N Fullerton Street in Ainsworth, Nebraska.
What do families say about Sandhills Care Center?
Sandhills Care Center is a small, nonprofit, community-owned skilled nursing facility in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Most reviewers describe a smooth admission process and respectful, professional care, though one reviewer raised a serious concern about a staff member's conduct outside the facility.
How did Sandhills Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Sandhills Care Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Sandhills Care Center?
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