nursing home in Wilber, NE

Wilber Care Center

611 North Main, Wilber, NE 68465 · (402) 821-2331

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Wilber Care Center at a glance

Wilber Care Center is a 58-bed government nursing home in Wilber, Nebraska (Saline County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Nebraska average of 2.8.

Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 22, 2025) found 9 health citations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 67.4% per year (state average 48.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - City/County
Beds
58
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Rural Health Development
Medicare-certified since
September 1, 1995
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Saline County
CMS Certification Number
285172

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.1 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.26 hrsNebraska average3.98 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.26 hrs3.98 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.43 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.99 hrs2.64 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.51 hrs3.48 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)67.4%48.7%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)80%44.1%42.9%Worse

Inspections

This facility9Nebraska average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)979Average
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)423Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)5757.380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Nebraska average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)001Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$11,975$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds5876107
Average residents per day305586
Occupancy51.4%73%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility7.6%Nebraska average4.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)7.6%4.5%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.7%4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)4.5%20.7%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)4.3%2.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%1.4%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)22.9%19%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)20%18.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4%5.1%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)24%4.3%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.3%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)29.1%19.3%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)29.6%25.9%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%96.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)93.3%93%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Nebraska average2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)88.3%80.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 19 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 10, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 10, 2026
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
May 21, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 30, 2026
May 21, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2026
July 2, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 23, 2025
January 22, 2025
Fire safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 5, 2025
January 22, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 7, 2025
January 22, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 5, 2025
January 22, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 5, 2025
January 22, 2025
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 7, 2025
January 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 7, 2025
January 22, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 7, 2025
January 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 7, 2025
January 22, 2025
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 7, 2025
February 13, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 13, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 13, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 13, 2024
Fire safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 13, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 13, 2024
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 5, 2024
February 13, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 5, 2024
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2023
April 11, 2023
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
WILBER CARE CENTER INC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/17/1966
DREYER, BARBARA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/15/2006
LINHART, CHRISTINE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2008
RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/20/1994
WILBER CARE CENTER INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/10/1967
DREYER, BARBARA
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE11/15/2006

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wilber Care Center's rating?

Wilber Care Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Nebraska nursing homes is 2.8 stars.

How many inspection citations did Wilber Care Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Nebraska average of 7.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Wilber Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Wilber Care Center?

It is government - city/county and part of Rural Health Development. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Wilber Care Center and how do I contact it?

Wilber Care Center is at 611 North Main, Wilber, NE 68465. Phone: (402) 821-2331.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.