Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home
Benkelman, NE, 69021
State inspection record
Last inspected: January 15, 2025
9 deficiencies found during last health inspection.
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Deficiencies by category
Individual citations (5 of 9)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
About severity codes: A-C = minimal harm, D-F = more than minimal harm, G-I = actual harm, J-L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Inspection timeline
April 3, 2025
1 deficiency found
January 15, 2025
8 deficiencies found
Questions to ask on your tour
Personalized questions based on Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home's actual inspection history and care type.
Based on inspection history
- 1.How often are care plans updated?
- 2.Who participates in care planning meetings?
- 3.What is the RN-to-resident ratio on each shift?
- 4.How quickly can a doctor see a resident if needed?
- 5.How are medications stored and tracked?
- 6.What is the medication error rate?
Essential questions
- •What is the all-in monthly cost, including all fees and surcharges?
- •What is the staff-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
- •How do you handle medical emergencies?
- •Can I see a copy of your most recent state inspection report?
- •What happens if my loved one's care needs change?
- •Can I speak with current residents or family members?
- •What is the community fee and is it refundable?
- •What are the contract cancellation terms?
Tip: Bring a notepad and take notes. Visit at different times of day. Ask to see the dining room during a meal.
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About
A licensed skilled nursing facility in Benkelman, Nebraska, providing 24-hour medical supervision and comprehensive care for seniors.
Languages spoken
English
Capacity
56 beds
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