Saunders Medical Center

1760 County Rd J, Wahoo NE, 68066

Resident Review Score
7.2
|
Loved
Starting price

$2,190

For this area
$$$
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Saunders Medical Center is a nursing home in Wahoo, NE, with 60 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. Saunders Medical Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Saunders Medical Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $2,190 and range up to $5,969 per month. The average price in the community is $4,080, which is higher than the average cost of $4,079 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.0 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 0.6 by an LPN) and 2.7 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Saunders Medical Center. The two closest hospitals are Saunders Medical Center, which is 0.0 miles away, and Fremont Health Medical Center, which is 19.4 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Saunders Medical Center are:

  • Clubs & Communities
  • Activity Center
  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(402) 443-4685

Pricing for Saunders Medical Center

$4,079Avg. Local Starting Price
Saunders Medical Center$2,190

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,114
  • In Omaha$4,079
  • In NE$4,682

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Resident Review Score
7.2
|
Loved
#1 in Wahoo, NE
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved7
Loved1
Good0
Average0
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community, Saunders Medical Center, is frequently praised for its exceptional care and service, making it a favored choice for medical attention. Patients have consistently lauded the friendly and professional demeanor of the staff, from doctors to the registration department, highlighting the effort made to provide assistance and support regardless of the situation. The facility is noted for its cleanliness and the politeness of its personnel, with special commendation given to the Imaging and ER staff for going above and beyond in their care. This has contributed significantly to patients feeling safe and reassured during their visits.
However, some criticisms were mentioned, notably regarding the registration process which some found to be disorganized and in need of streamlining. Additionally, there were mentions of previous billing issues, but it appears these have since been resolved. Despite these minor points of contention, the community's dedication to patient care, especially in accommodating urgent care needs and providing comprehensive support, including therapy sessions for injury recovery, has been a standout feature. This commitment to patient welfare and the breadth of medical services offered ensure that many in the community prefer Saunders Medical Center for their healthcare needs, despite the occasional operational hiccup.

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ANNUAL DATA

Saunders Medical Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

60
85.1

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4
2.7

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.7

Local Avg

quality

3
3.3

Local Avg

staff

4
2.9

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
2.2

Local Avg

infection control citations

2
1.1

Local Avg

fines

3
2.2

Local Avg

amount of fines

$29,027
$36,788

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.3

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.7

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

55
58

Local Avg

registered nurses

22
53.9

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SAUNDERS MEDICAL CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Government - County

  • Federal Provider Number

    285296

  • Provider SSA county code

    770

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    September 08, 2016

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    Yes

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Saunders Medical Center

Clubs & Communities
Activity Center
Pet Friendly
Housekeeping

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Health Standard Deficiencies

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Deficiencies Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

Occupancy

60 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Care

Assisted Living

Clinic

Dental Care

Depression

Dialysis

Headaches

Hospice

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Pain Management

Pharmacy

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Transitional Care Planning

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Housekeeping

Accommodations

Central Air Conditioning

Midwest Village, Nicholas Conservatory & Anderson Gardens

Outdoor Areas

Wireless Internet Access

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare

Pet Friendly

Dining & Nutrition

Guest Meals

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Saunders Medical Center

1760 County Rd J

Distance: 0.0 miles

Fremont Area Medical Center

450 East 23Rd St

Distance: 19.4 miles

Methodist Women'S Hospital

707 North 190Th Plaza

Distance: 22.5 miles

Churches

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

754 West 9th Street, Wahoo

Distance: 1.5 miles

St John Nepomucene Church

450 School Street, Weston

Distance: 5.5 miles

Ashland Baptist Church

562 Ashland Road, Ashland

Distance: 16.0 miles

Resident Review Score
6.6
|
Good
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