7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Pierce, NE
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
515 East Main Street, Pierce, NE
(402) 329-6228
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
75
Certified beds
Average residents
40
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Arboreta Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.65
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.87
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.50
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
78%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
69%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
2.0
1.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.6% |
92.8%
2.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% |
96.1%
1 pts better
|
95.5%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% |
4.5%
3.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.4%
4.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% |
5.3%
3.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.8% |
19.5%
1.7 pts better
|
19.6%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 35.4% |
21.6%
13.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
18.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.3%
0.3 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.2% |
20.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.9% |
19.9%
6 pts better
|
14.9%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.9% |
1.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.3% |
2.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.6% |
26.6%
1 pts better
|
19.8%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.7% |
4.3%
2.6 pts better
|
5.1%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.6% |
80.5%
8.1 pts better
|
81.7%
6.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.1% |
11.6%
6.5 pts better
|
12.0%
6.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.4%
2.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.0% |
75.9%
14.1 pts better
|
79.7%
10.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 10.9% |
20.9%
10 pts better
|
23.9%
13 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Inspection history
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-02
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-05-02
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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