Falls City, NE

Falls City Care Center

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2800 Towle Street, Falls City, NE

(402) 245-5252

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

101

Certified beds

Average residents

51

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Lantis Enterprises

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-12-18

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

5 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 2 quality stars

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.16

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.88

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.59

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.76 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

2.63

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

2.42

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.61 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.22

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.19

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.11

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.15

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

80%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

47%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

8,833

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

25.53

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9838

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.22

Baseline 18.24% · Performance 19.48% · Measure score 4.22 · Achievement 4.22 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0.90

Baseline 5.93% · Performance 7.57% · Measure score 0.90 · Achievement 0.90 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.09

Baseline 36.36% · Performance 42.86% · Measure score 5.09 · Achievement 5.09 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.40 hours · Performance 3.09 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.66%
10.72%
0.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 109 · Observed rate 9.17% · Lower 95% interval 8.03%
Discharge to community 40.9%
50.57%
9.7 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 94 · Observed rate 37.23% · Lower 95% interval 33.07%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.87
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 53 · Denominator 53
Falls with major injury 1.89%
0.77%
1.1 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 53
Discharge self-care score 24.39%
53.69%
29.3 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 41
Discharge mobility score 29.27%
50.94%
21.7 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 41
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 5.66%
2.29%
3.4 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 53 · Adjusted rate 7.16%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.57%
7.12%
0.5 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 7.14% · Lower 95% interval 4.29%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 60
Staff flu vaccination coverage 51.69%
42%
9.7 pts better
Numerator 46 · Denominator 89
Discharge function score 31.71%
56.45%
24.7 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 41
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 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 34.78%
25.2%
9.6 pts better
Numerator 8 · Denominator 23

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.0
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
92.8%
5 pts better
93.4%
4.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.8% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 97.8% · Q4 97.8% · 4Q avg 97.8%
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 3.3%
4.5%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
4.4%
2.7 pts better
11.4%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7%
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 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 6.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.4%
19.5%
0.9 pts worse
19.6%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.7% · Q2 25.6% · Q3 17.4% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 20.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 29.1%
21.6%
7.5 pts worse
16.7%
12.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.8% · Q2 27.8% · Q3 27.3% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 29.1% · 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 24.3%
20.4%
3.9 pts worse
16.3%
8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 47.6% · Q2 17.4% · Q3 11.4% · Q4 19.7% · 4Q avg 24.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 33.9%
19.9%
14 pts worse
14.9%
19 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.9% · Q2 30.8% · Q3 24.4% · Q4 39.0% · 4Q avg 33.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
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% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
2.9%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.1%
26.6%
2.5 pts worse
19.8%
9.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.6% · Q2 21.5% · Q3 35.9% · Q4 25.1% · 4Q avg 29.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
4.3%
1 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.6% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.8%
80.5%
1.7 pts worse
81.7%
2.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 85.7% · Q3 72.4% · Q4 74.2% · 4Q avg 78.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.3%
11.6%
0.3 pts better
12.0%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.3% · Observed 11.4% · Expected 11.2% · 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 assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 68.2%
75.9%
7.7 pts worse
79.7%
11.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 68.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 12.3%
20.9%
8.6 pts better
23.9%
11.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.3% · Observed 11.4% · Expected 21.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-05 · Fire 2025-06-05

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-23 · Fire 2024-05-23

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-24 · Fire 2023-05-24

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

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 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-07-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

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 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-06-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-06-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

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 2023-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

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 2023-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-07-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2023-05-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Lantis Enterprises, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2018-09-01
Lantis, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-09-01
Soulek, Wendy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-09-01
Tramp, Allan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Young, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-05-31

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