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Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home

407 Dakota Street · Benkelman, NE 69021 · 56 certified beds

3084232179

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

13

Inspection history (21)

  • April 30, 2026 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-30 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-30.GOV
  • April 3, 2025 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-03 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · E

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · E

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · C

    Citation F0729

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0729 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · E

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · E

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 15, 2025 · D

    Citation F0604

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-15 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 30, 2023 · E

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 30, 2023 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-30.GOV
  • November 30, 2023 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 17, 2022 · D

    Citation F0655

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 17, 2022 · F

    Citation F0886

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0886 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 17, 2022 · D

    Citation F0552

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 17, 2022 · E

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 17, 2022 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 17, 2022 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-17.GOV
  • November 17, 2022 · D

    Citation F0625

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-17.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 4.23 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.23 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.23 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

  1. Parent organization: Tim Ziegler

    parent · PAC 0547772774

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NE range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · NE$8,605/mo
See full NE cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · NE$8,377/mo
See full NE cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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