Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside
2200 North H Street, Fairbury, NE 68352 · Jefferson County · (402) 729-5220
39 certified beds, about 30 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2009
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 285282 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 8, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since December 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 0.14 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Nebraska and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.00 of those hours.
53.3% 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 5 health citations on file.
April 8, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.02(H) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to report an incident related to elopement for 1 (Resident 1) of 3 sampled residents. This had the potential to affect 10 residents identified as at risk for elopement. The facility census was 31.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.02(H) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to investigate an incident related to elopement for 1 (Resident 1) of 3 sampled residents. This had the potential to affect 10 residents identified as at risk for elopement. The facility census was 31.
November 13, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D7b Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the root-cause of falls and failed to develop and implement effective interventions to minimize and/or prevent falls for 3 (Residents 5, 16, and 18) of 3 sampled residents. The facility census was 32.
December 21, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteLicensure reference number 175 NAC 12-006.09B2 Based on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to code oxygen use on the Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS is a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) for 1 (Resident 10) of 1 sampled residents. The facility census was 27.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLicensure reference number 175 NAC 12-006.17B Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was stored and oxygen tubing changed in a manner to prevent cross contamination for 1 resident (Resident 10) of 1 resident sampled. The facility identified a census of 27 residents.
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 11 on April 8, 2026, 3 on November 13, 2024, 3 on December 21, 2023.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Meet other general 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 Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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) | 0.14 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.00 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 0.10 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 0.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 44.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.21 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 0.16 on weekdays and 0.10 on weekends, 38% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 100.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.91 in April to June 2025 to 0.14 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 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.10 | 100.0% | 90 of 90 | 30 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.13 | 1.04 | 5.55 | 4.07 | 2.6% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.75 | 0.87 | 5.21 | 3.59 | 2.1% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.91 | 1.00 | 5.38 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 29 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Nebraska
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $19.23 | $18.29 to $22.31 | 16,450 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.13 | $28.41 to $34.55 | 4,580 |
| Registered nurses | $40.74 | $38.09 to $47.90 | 24,720 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 18.9 | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 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 | 10.3 | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 20.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community Health Center Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/25/2009 |
| Boeckner, Ross | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Christ, Dallas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/20/2022 | |
| Fulton, Justin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/16/2025 | |
| Scherbarth, Carolyn | Corporate director | Individual | 01/20/2022 | |
| Schlake, Kendall | Corporate director | Individual | 01/16/2025 | |
| Snyder, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/20/2022 | |
| Stewart, Sara | Corporate director | Individual | 01/19/2023 | |
| Wellsandt, Diane | Corporate director | Individual | 01/19/2023 | |
| Klasek, Chance | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/24/2013 | |
| Wolff, Holly | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/06/2025 | |
| Jefferson Community Health Center Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/26/2024 | |
| Stroklund, Rebecca | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Stroklund, Rebecca | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Wolff, Holly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/06/2025 |
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.
- 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 January 8, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 13, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 21, 2023: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 21, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 0.10 hours per resident per day, below the Nebraska average of 3.48.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Heritage Care Center Fairbury, 0.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home Hebron, 22 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice Beatrice, 24.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
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 Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 8, 2026. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
- Has Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside 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 Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers. Legal business name: JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC.
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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