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Complaint Investigation

Stanton Health Center

May 27, 2026 · Stanton, NE · 301 17th Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 70
Provider ID 285102
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Stanton Health Center
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

Stanton Health Center in Stanton, NE — inspection on May 27, 2026.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

285102 05/27/2026

Stanton Health Center 301 17th Street Stanton, NE 68779

time;-5/26/26 at 2:15 PM the resident was observed ambulating around the Unit independently.

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going through the cupboards near the nurses station. MA-B assisted the resident over to the recliners

through the cupboards. MA-B did not offer the resident any independent activities.

The resident sat there for approximately 3 minutes before they got up and started rummaging through the cupboards near the tv.

There was no resident engagement activity at that time;-5/27/26 at 7:25 AM the resident was dressed in their pajamas and was observed wandering in and out of other resident rooms (no residents in them at the time.

The resident was going down the hallway and in and out of each room on one side.

Staff were assisting other residents at that time;-5/27/26 at 9:30 AM the resident was resting in a recliner in the sitting room in front of the tv with eyes closed and chin resting on their chest.

The staff were sitting at a table and there was no activity at that time. F.

The following interviews were conducted with staff:-5/26/26 at 9:25 with MA-B revealed the behavior management interventions were to keep the residents separated. MA-B revealed that the staff in the Unit do not provide activities because no one would participate;-5/26/26 at 10:30 AM interview with NA-C revealed behavior management interventions for Resident 1 were to offer snacks and toileting.

Further interview revealed Activities Staff did 1:1 with residents a couple of times per week but the Unit staff did not provide activities;-5/26/26 at 2:30 PM interview with MA's G and F revealed the interventions for behavior management were to separate the residents and provide a calmer setting, offer snacks and toileting;-5/27/26 at 7:30 AM with MA-J and NA-K revealed the intervention for behavior management was to keep the residents separated.

Further interview confirmed Activity Staff did 1:1 with residents a few times a week but the Unit staff does not provide activities;-5/27/26 at 7:50 AM with the staff-L revealed that Resident 1 would refuse to leave the Unit to participate in activities most of the time and it depends on the residents mood and how the day has been for the resident whether they attempted to get Resident 1 to go to the activity room;-on 5/27/26 at 11:45 AM interview with the Social Services Director and the Director of Nursing revealed the resident was mobile and wandered so it was hard to do any activities with Resident 1 for a long period of time. G.

Interview on 5/27/26 at 11:55 AM with Registered Nurse-N confirmed the intervention on 11/24/25 for staff to engage Resident 1 with an activity when the resident was consistently entering others personal spaces was not included on Resident 1's Care Plan.

Further interview confirmed that was no new intervention implemented for the resident to resident incident between Resident 1 and Resident 2 on 11/24/25.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Stanton, NE, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Stanton Health Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.