Sandhills Care Center

Sandhills Care Center

Ainsworth, Nebraska

Address

143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE, 69210

Phone

+1 402-387-1294

6.0 /10

Sandhills Care Center Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 3★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

5 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
5 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.59 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.90 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.44 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
3.11 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Sandhills Care Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
46 certified beds · ~31 avg residents/day (67% occupancy)
Ownership
Government - City/county
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Sandhills Care Center is a 46-bed government-owned skilled nursing facility located in Ainsworth, Nebraska. The center maintains a 5-star rating for quality measures and holds 3-star ratings for both staffing and overall performance from CMS. Its most recent health inspection resulted in a 2-star rating.

Location

143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE, 69210, Ainsworth, NE

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sandhills Care Center?
Sandhills Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Sandhills Care Center score on health inspections?
Sandhills Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Sandhills Care Center?
Sandhills Care Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Sandhills Care Center have?
Sandhills Care Center has 46 certified beds.
Does Sandhills Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Sandhills Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Sandhills Care Center located?
Sandhills Care Center is located at 143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE, 69210, Ainsworth, Nebraska.
How can I contact Sandhills Care Center?
You can reach Sandhills Care Center by phone at +1 402-387-1294.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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