3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Beatrice, NE
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 15 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1800 Irving Street, Beatrice, NE
(402) 223-2311
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
87
Certified beds
Average residents
58
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-04-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.97
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.21
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.0
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.8%
7.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
96.1%
1.9 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
4.5%
4 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 23.7% |
4.4%
19.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
12.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.9% |
5.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.7% |
19.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
21.6%
8.9 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
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 | 15.0% |
20.4%
5.4 pts better
|
16.3%
1.3 pts better
|
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 | 0.6% |
1.6%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
2.9%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.9% |
26.6%
2.7 pts better
|
19.8%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% |
4.3%
2.7 pts better
|
5.1%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
80.5%
19 pts better
|
81.7%
17.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.9% |
11.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
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 | 90.2% |
75.9%
14.3 pts better
|
79.7%
10.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.6% |
20.9%
1.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-05-06
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 2025-05-21
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-07
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 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2023-06-16
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 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-06
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 2025-05-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-07
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 2024-06-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-14
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 2023-05-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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