3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Battle Creek, NE
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
901 South 4th Street, Battle Creek, NE
(402) 675-2955
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
50
Certified beds
Average residents
45
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.74
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.17
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.76 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.20
All reported nurse hours · state 4.17 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.04
RN + LPN hours · state 1.41 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.72
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.61 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.41
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.86
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.71
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.18
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,776
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
42.74
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9957
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
3.74
Performance 6.72% · Measure score 3.74 · Achievement 3.74 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Total nurse turnover
3.35
Baseline 33.33% · Performance 50.00% · Measure score 3.35 · Achievement 3.35 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
5.74
Baseline 3.99 hours · Performance 4.71 hours · Measure score 5.74 · Achievement 5.74 · Improvement 3.54
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.83% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 3.57% · Lower 95% interval 6.18% |
| Discharge to community | 39.41% |
50.57%
11.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 31 · Observed rate 29.03% · Lower 95% interval 25.41% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.01 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 32 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 32 |
| Discharge self-care score | 54.55% |
53.69%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 22 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.55% |
50.94%
3.6 pts better
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 22 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 32 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.72% |
7.12%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 26 · Observed rate 3.85% · Lower 95% interval 3.64% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.43% |
8.2%
6.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 70 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 31.5% |
42%
10.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 127 |
| Discharge function score | 63.64% |
56.45%
7.2 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.0
1.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
4.5%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.9% |
4.4%
9.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 16.2% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.5% |
5.3%
2.8 pts better
|
5.4%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 36.6% |
19.5%
17.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
17 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.4% · Q2 37.9% · Q3 35.5% · Q4 36.7% · 4Q avg 36.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.0% |
21.6%
16.6 pts better
|
16.7%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.8% |
20.4%
13.6 pts better
|
16.3%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.6% |
19.9%
3.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.7% · Q2 34.6% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 25.9% · 4Q avg 23.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 7.8% |
2.9%
4.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.8% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 7.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.7% |
26.6%
1.9 pts better
|
19.8%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.2% · Q2 25.7% · Q3 31.0% · Q4 19.2% · 4Q avg 24.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
4.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
80.5%
19.5 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.4% |
11.6%
1.2 pts better
|
12.0%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.4% · Observed 8.7% · Expected 9.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.0% |
20.9%
1.9 pts better
|
23.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.0% · Observed 17.4% · Expected 21.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Corrected 2026-01-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-13
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-12-13
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 2023-12-05
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-12-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-12-05
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 2023-12-05
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Not marked corrected
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Not marked corrected
Health
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.
Not marked corrected
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-27
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-13
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-13
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-12-13
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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