Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home
Benkelman, Nebraska
407 Dakota Street, Benkelman, NE, 69021
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 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) 0.47 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.13 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.80 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 56 certified beds · ~32 avg residents/day (56% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home is a non-profit, 56-bed skilled nursing facility located in Benkelman, Nebraska. While the center maintains a 4-star CMS staffing rating, it holds a 1-star overall rating due to lower scores in health inspections and quality measures. The corporation provides long-term care and rehabilitative services to residents in the Dundy County area.
Location
407 Dakota Street, Benkelman, NE, 69021, Benkelman, NE
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home?
- Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home score on health inspections?
- Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home?
- Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home have?
- Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home has 56 certified beds.
- Does Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home located?
- Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home is located at 407 Dakota Street, Benkelman, NE, 69021, Benkelman, Nebraska.
- How can I contact Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home?
- You can reach Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home by phone at +1 308-423-2179.
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