Fremont, NE

Dunklau Gardens

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

450 East 23rd Street, Fremont, NE

(402) 721-1610

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

106

Certified beds

Average residents

81

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-05-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.10

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.35

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.26

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.91

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

9%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.8
0.8 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
2.0
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.8 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 98.8%
96.1%
2.7 pts better
95.5%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.6%
4.5%
3.1 pts worse
3.3%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
4.4%
3.7 pts better
11.4%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.5%
5.3%
1.2 pts worse
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.4%
19.5%
4.1 pts better
19.6%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
21.6%
0.4 pts worse
16.7%
5.3 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 17.2%
20.4%
3.2 pts better
16.3%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.2%
19.9%
1.3 pts worse
14.9%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.8%
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
2.9%
2.2 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.9%
26.6%
8.7 pts better
19.8%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
4.3%
0.5 pts better
5.1%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 20.2%
11.6%
8.6 pts worse
12.0%
8.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
2.4%
1.7 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
75.9%
24.1 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.5%
20.9%
5.6 pts worse
23.9%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-01 · Fire 2025-05-01

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-23 · Fire 2024-04-23

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-08 · Fire 2023-06-08

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

19 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-07-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2023-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2023-08-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K251 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-06-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2023-08-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-08

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Beebe, Kenneth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Bixby, Jennifer

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Brown, Jayma

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Deemer, Tammy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-11-07
Emanuel, Linda

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Francis, Jeffrey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-06-29
Francis, Jeffrey

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-06-29
Goeser, Stephen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-06-29
Goeser, Stephen

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-06-29
Horner, Jody

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Jirka, Tyler

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Lamprecht, Adam

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Navarrette, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Nebraska Methodist Health System Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2018-06-29
Sellon, Monty

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Stanley, Kylee

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Vobejda, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-01
Wagner Dix, Nicole

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01
Waring, Fred

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-01

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