Wakefield Health Care Center — Nursing Home in Wakefield, NE
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 40 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 32.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 285209 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.94 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.87 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Wakefield Health Care Center had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 22, 2025).
Inspection Findings — July 22, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level E)Corrected — September 30, 2025
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — September 30, 2025
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — September 30, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — September 30, 2025
Wakefield Health Care Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Wakefield, Nebraska. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident day, above the Nebraska average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in July 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility reports stronger-than-average nurse staffing, which can support more attentive day-to-day care. However, a recent inspection noted problems with infection prevention and control, so you may want to ask what specific steps the facility has taken to implement and monitor its infection prevention program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wakefield Health Care Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Wakefield Health Care Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Wakefield Health Care Center's CMS star rating?
Wakefield Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Wakefield Health Care Center?
Wakefield Health Care Center reports 4.93828 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Wakefield Health Care Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Wakefield Health Care Center had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Wakefield Health Care Center have?
Wakefield Health Care Center has 40 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation — 2/5 — 7.1 mi
- Heritage of Emerson — 4/5 — 7.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.