Maria Rojas
Apr 2024
Great nursing staff
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 36
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, City
- Certified beds
- 36
- Inspections
- View history (30 citations)
- Stay options
- Both short-term and long-term stays available
- Therapy services
- On-site inpatient and outpatient PT/OT/speech therapy
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Wauneta Care and Therapy Center as a small, close-knit skilled nursing facility where staff are friendly and attentive, and rehabilitation therapy is effective though demanding. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, home-cooked food, and caring nursing team, though feedback is based on only a handful of reviews.
The Good
- Staff described as super nice and personable
- Therapy praised as effective, though challenging
- Facility called very clean and nice
- Homemade food noted as very good
- Nursing staff called great by reviewers
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center is a senior living community in Wauneta, Nebraska offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.
About Wauneta Care And Therapy Center
Wauneta Care and Therapy Center is a long-term care facility located in Wauneta, Nebraska, offering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and personalized treatment plans for residents recovering from injury or illness as well as those requiring ongoing care.
The center provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services delivered by a skilled team. Care is tailored to meet each resident's unique needs, with individualized treatment plans designed to support recovery and well-being.
The facility emphasizes compassionate, attentive services focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for long-term care residents. Staff treat each individual with respect and work to create a home-like environment where residents feel welcomed and cared for.
Types of Care at Wauneta Care And Therapy Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Wauneta Care And Therapy Center
4overall · 4 ratings combined
4★ on Google (4)
Gianna Tuscano
Apr 2019
So far it is great! The staff here are super nice and very personable! The therapy is tough, but do a super job rehabilitating people! It is a very clean and nice facility! The food is very good too; nice homemade food every day! Great all around place! ❤
Tony Cribelli
Sep 2018
A tremendous facility with a really caring staff.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 30 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 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 Jun 27, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025
May 16, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Aug 15, 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 Sep 28, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 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 Apr 28, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 28, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 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 Wauneta Care And Therapy Center offer?
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Wauneta Care And Therapy Center located?
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center is located at 427 Legion Street in Wauneta, Nebraska.
What do families say about Wauneta Care And Therapy Center?
Families describe Wauneta Care and Therapy Center as a small, close-knit skilled nursing facility where staff are friendly and attentive, and rehabilitation therapy is effective though demanding. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, home-cooked food, and caring nursing team, though feedback is based on only a handful of reviews.
How did Wauneta Care And Therapy Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Wauneta Care And Therapy Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 30 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.
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