Wisner Care Center
1105 9th Street, Wisner, NE 68791 · Cuming County · (402) 529-3286
38 certified beds, about 33 residents a day · Government - City/county · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 285151 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 8, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 17 health citations since February 2024 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 3.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Nebraska and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.73 of those hours.
51.2% 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 17 health citations on file.
July 8, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006. 11(E) Based on observation, record review, and interview; the facility failed to ensure the facility dishwasher was reaching temperatures to ensure adequate sanitation of dishes to prevent the potential for food borne illness. This had the potential to affect all facility residents. The facility census was 33.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(E)Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to have informed consent and/or comprehensive informed consent for the use of psychotropic medications (any medications that affect behavior, mood, thoughts, or perception) in advance of administration that included the current dose and/or alternate treatment plan options for Residents 2, 14, 15, 31, and 32. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 33.
- 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 a hot liquid spill with injury as potential abuse/neglect for Resident 32. The sample size was 1 and the facility census was 33.
- 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 a hot liquid spill with injury for Resident 32 and to send the results of the investigation to as required to the State Agency. The sample size was 1 and the facility census was 33.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09(H)(i)3 Based on observations, record review and interviews; the facility failed to provide assistance with toileting and incontinence cares for 1 (Resident 7) of 1 sampled resident who required assistance with all activities of daily living. The facility census was 33.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to have documented evidence of any education provided to Resident 15 related to ongoing refusal of insulin and to keep the physician updated regarding this refusal. The sample size was 5 and the facility census was 33.
- 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 12-006.09(l)(i)Based on observations, record review and interview; the facility failed to implement fall prevention interventions for Resident 7 who had been assessed at high risk for falls. The sample size was 3 and the facility census was 33.
March 4, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18 Based on observations, interview and record review; the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions for Resident 15. The sample size was 15 with a census of 33. A. Review of the facility policy Enhanced Barrier Precautions implemented on 5/17/24 revealed the following: [...]
February 13, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17D Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to: 1) complete hand hygiene and change gloves to prevent possible cross contamination during the provision of incontinence cares for Resident 14; 2) ensure Transmission Based Precautions (TBP-additional control measures used to prevent the transmission of colonized infectious agents) were implemented for Resident 23; and 3) implement measures to prevent the growth of Legionella (severe type of pneumonia/lung infection caused by bacteria which can be found in water) and/or waterborne pathogens in the facility. The facility census was 25.
- 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(8) Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to report an allegation of potential staff to resident abuse for 1 (Resident 11) of 1 sampled resident to the required state agency. The facility census was 25.
- D 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 record review and interview, the facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans to reflect the current status for 2 of 16 sampled residents (Resident 13's antipsychotic medication [a type of psychoactive medication which alters chemicals in the brain to affect changes in behavior, mood, and emotion] and Resident 16's self-administration of medication. The facility census was 25.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.10A2 Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident 5) of 1 sampled resident's insulin was prepared and administered according to standards of practice. The facility census was 25.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D3(1) Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to provide care and services according to standards of practice, for the prevention of urinary tract infections for 1 (Resident 13) of 1 sampled resident who had an indwelling urinary catheter [a flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder that remains in place to provide continuous urinary drainage]. The facility census was 25.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview; the facility to ensure residents received trauma informed care related to diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to identify potential triggers as well as resident preferences to prevent and/or mitigate re-traumatization for 1 (Resident 17) of 2 sampled residents. The facility census was 25.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to have indications for continued use of an antibiotic medication for 1 (Resident 14) of 6 sampled residents. The facility staff identified a census of 25.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure psychotropic medications [a type of psychoactive medication which alters chemicals in the brain to affect changes in behavior, mood, and emotion] had the required diagnosis or documentation of specific behaviors for 1 (Resident 13) of 5 sampled residents. The facility census was 25.
- 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 NAC 12-006.10A4 Based on record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure medications were safely administered and secured according to standards of practice for 1 (Resident 16) of 11 sampled residents. The facility census was 25.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 8, 2026, 4 on March 4, 2025, 5 on February 13, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- E Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
- F Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- F Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E 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.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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) | 3.83 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.02 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.51 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.60 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 44.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.38 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 4.16 on weekdays and 3.02 on weekends, 27% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.68 in April to June 2025 to 3.83 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 | 3.83 | 0.73 | 4.16 | 3.02 | 12.7% | 0 of 90 | 33 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.21 | 0.69 | 4.43 | 3.65 | 9.3% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.38 | 0.74 | 4.69 | 3.59 | 5.4% | 0 of 92 | 30 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.68 | 0.73 | 4.95 | 3.99 | 3.9% | 0 of 91 | 30 |
| 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.
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 | 8.8 | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 20.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WISNER CARE CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wisner City Clerk Treas | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/30/1970 |
| Gobar, Catherine | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/05/2022 | |
| James, Stephanie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/02/2019 | |
| Meyer, Barry | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Parker, Leroy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/05/2022 | |
| Phillips, Lauren | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/03/2023 | |
| Schweers, Andrew | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Soden, Terry | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/05/2022 | |
| Eckmann, Rhett | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/30/2016 | |
| Nyman, Sammye | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2023 | |
| Urbanec, Susan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/31/2023 | |
| City of Wisner City Clerk Treas | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/12/2025 | |
| Eckmann, Rhett | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/30/2016 | |
| James, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2019 | |
| Nyman, Sammye | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/16/2025 |
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 do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 8, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 8, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2024: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 4, 2025: "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 3.02 hours per resident per day, below the Nebraska average of 3.48.
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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 Wisner Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wisner Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wisner Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 8, 2026. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
- Has Wisner Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Wisner 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 Wisner Care Center?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers. Legal business name: WISNER CARE CENTER.
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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