Saunders Medical Center
Wahoo, Nebraska
1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE, 68066
Saunders Medical Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
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 →
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) 0.51 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.85 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.41 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.00 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 60 certified beds · ~59 avg residents/day (98% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Saunders Medical Center is a county-owned, 60-bed skilled nursing facility located in Wahoo, Nebraska. It maintains a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including five-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. The facility also holds a four-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE, 68066, Wahoo, NE
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Saunders Medical Center?
- Saunders Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Saunders Medical Center score on health inspections?
- Saunders Medical Center received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Saunders Medical Center?
- Saunders Medical Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Saunders Medical Center have?
- Saunders Medical Center has 60 certified beds.
- Does Saunders Medical Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Saunders Medical Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Saunders Medical Center located?
- Saunders Medical Center is located at 1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE, 68066, Wahoo, Nebraska.
- How can I contact Saunders Medical Center?
- You can reach Saunders Medical Center by phone at +1 402-443-4685.
Nearby facilities
- South Haven Living Center 1.0 mi
1400 Mark Drive, Wahoo, NE, 68066
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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