Assisted Living · Blair, NE
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
2242 Wright Street · Blair, NE 68008 · 84 certified beds
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community is a nursing home in Blair, Nebraska. Its capacity is 84 beds, above the Nebraska median of 64 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 34 citations, the most recent on May 26, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.63 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Blair. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (34)
Records from May 2023 to May 2026.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2025.
May 1, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2025.
April 23, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2024.
April 23, 2024
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2024.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
May 3, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2023.
Penalties (1)
May 26, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 23, 2026, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on May 26, 2026).
Staffing
3.63 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.97 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Nebraska.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Blair.
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