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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home

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

3084232179

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About Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home

Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home is a nursing home in Benkelman, Nebraska, in Dundy County. Its reported capacity is 56 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Amx Holdings, LLC. Our copy of the inspection record holds 25 citations, the newest dated 30 April 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 4.20 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

15

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

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

15

Inspection history (25)

Records from November 2022 to April 2026.

  • 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 2, 2026 · D

    Citation F0628

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-02 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-02.GOV
  • April 2, 2026 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-02 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 2026-05-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-02.GOV
  • April 2, 2026 · E

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-02 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-02.GOV
  • April 2, 2026 · C

    Citation F0607

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-02 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-02.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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-03.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-15.GOV
  • 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).

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

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-30.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
  • November 17, 2022 · D

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-17 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. 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 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).

    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: 4.20 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.23 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.23 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-014.20 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-014.20 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q14.20 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

  1. Parent organization: Amx Holdings, LLC

    parent · PAC 547772774

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

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

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
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Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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