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Community Pride Care Center
901 South 4th Street, Battle Creek, NE 68715 · Madison County · (402) 675-2955
50 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · Government - City/county · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 285208 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 31, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since November 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.23 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Nebraska and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.61 of those hours.
46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Nebraska average 48.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
December 31, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to implement their water management policy to prevent the potential growth of bacteria such as Legionella (bacteria naturally found in fresh water and can grow in man-made water systems and can cause serious lung infections) in the facility water system and failed to COVID test Resident 6 when the resident had signs and symptoms of a respiratory illness. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 45.
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to have documented duration of use for all prescribed antibiotics or documented rationale to continue antibiotics indefinitely for Residents 15, 31 and 37. The sample size was 8 and the facility census was 45.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC175 12-006.(D)(vi) Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to date a multi-dose medications for Resident 2 and 21 after medication was opened or accessed to ensure manufacturer recommendations and professional standards were followed. The sample size was 3 and the facility census was 45.
November 13, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18(B) Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to implement the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE-items such as gowns, gloves, face shield that are worn to protect care givers) during the provision of cares for Resident 12 for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP-involve gown and glove use during high-contact resident care activities for residents known to be colonized or infected with a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO-bacteria that have become resistant to certain antibiotics) as well as those at increased risk for MDRO, residents with wounds or indwelling medical device/s). The sample sizes was 4 with a census of 42.
April 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.02(8) Based on record review and interview the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation following a fall with injury for Resident 1. The sample size was 4 and the facility census was 44.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D7 Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the safety of Resident 1 during bathing resulting in an injury. The sample size was 4 and the facility census was 44.
November 2, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09C Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to develop comprehensive Care Plans to accurately reflect the current status for 4 of 12 sampled residents (Resident 2's infection, and use of antianxiety medications, Resident 32's skin integrity, Resident 37's edema (fluid retention of tissue), and Resident 36's Hospice (end-of life) care). The facility census was 41.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number NAC 12-006.02(8) Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate Resident 192's potential misappropriation related to missing money in order to prevent further incidents. The total sample size was 17 and the facility census was 41.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure to accurately code Resident 23's Preadmission Assessment and Annual Resident Review (PASARR) status on the Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool used for care planning) and Care Plan the results. The total sample size was 12 and the facility census was 41.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 4 on December 31, 2025, 2 on November 13, 2024, 8 on November 2, 2023.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F 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.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- C Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.23 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 1.81 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.38 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.24 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 44.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.19 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.40 on weekdays and 1.81 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.23 in April to June 2025 to 2.23 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.23 | 0.61 | 2.40 | 1.81 | 0.0% | 17 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.05 | 0.65 | 3.25 | 2.54 | 8.2% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.20 | 0.74 | 3.40 | 2.72 | 5.9% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.23 | 0.84 | 3.48 | 2.60 | 2.2% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Nebraska, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.66 | 4.21 | 3.53 | 7.1% | 1.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 20.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.5 | 20.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.4 | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CITY OF BATTLE CREEK.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Battle Creek | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/1989 | |
| Barry, Tammi | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Bomar, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Bussey, Layne | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/11/2023 | |
| Fleer, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Hrabanek, Barb | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/11/2023 | |
| Hrbanek, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Kraft, Eric | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| McIntosh, Shelley | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/10/2024 | |
| Mettler, Heath | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Murphy, Allan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/14/2023 | |
| Nygren, Brent | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Schnoor, Kelsey | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/11/2023 | |
| City of Battle Creek | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/1989 | |
| Bode, Tanya | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/11/2024 | |
| Hirschman, Bryon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| McIntosh, Shelley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/10/2024 | |
| City of Battle Creek | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/1989 | |
| Barry, Tammi | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Bode, Tanya | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/11/2024 | |
| Bomar, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Bussey, Layne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/11/2023 | |
| Fleer, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Hirschman, Bryon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Hrabanek, Barb | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/11/2023 | |
| Hrbanek, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Kraft, Eric | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| McIntosh, Shelley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/10/2024 | |
| Mettler, Heath | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Murphy, Allan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/14/2023 | |
| Nygren, Brent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Schnoor, Kelsey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/11/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 1, 2024: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 2, 2023: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 1.81 hours per resident per day, below the Nebraska average of 3.48.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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Nebraska contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Nebraska. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure Unit, Long Term Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 942-7830. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Community Pride Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Community Pride Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Community Pride Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 31, 2025. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
- Has Community Pride Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Community Pride Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Community Pride Care Center?
- CMS lists 32 owners and managers. Legal business name: CITY OF BATTLE CREEK.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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