Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside

Fairbury, Nebraska

Address

2200 North H Street, Fairbury, NE, 68352

Phone

+1 402-729-5220

9.0 /10

Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside Quality & Safety Report

Excellent

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 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 →

3 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
3 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
5.62 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.03 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.02 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.87 hrs
Physical therapy
0.01 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside 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
Capacity
39 certified beds · ~31 avg residents/day (80% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside is a non-profit, 39-bed skilled nursing facility located in Fairbury, Nebraska. The center maintains a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with five-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. Its most recent health inspection resulted in a four-star rating.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How did Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside score on health inspections?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside have?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside has 39 certified beds.
Does Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside located?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside is located at 2200 North H Street, Fairbury, NE, 68352, Fairbury, Nebraska.
How can I contact Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside?
You can reach Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside by phone at +1 402-729-5220.

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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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