Sandhills Care Center
Ainsworth, Nebraska
143 N Fullerton Street, Ainsworth, NE, 69210
Sandhills Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
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 →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
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
- 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.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
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
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Where this data comes from
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