Wilber Care Center

Name: Wilber Care Center
Address: 611 North Main, Wilber, NE, 68465, US
Telephone: 4028212331

611 North Main, Wilber, NE 68465 · Saline County · 58 certified beds · avg 30 residents/day · certified since Sep 1, 1995

Part of chain: RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (9 facilities, chain avg rating 3.8★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.91

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (14)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 10, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jun 10, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jul 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Jan 22, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
Jan 22, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jan 22, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from.
Feb 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Feb 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 11, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Apr 11, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	2	D
2024	2	D
2025	6	F
2026	4	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Nebraska avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.91	4.33	3.95	top 23% in Nebraska; top 15% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.49	0.72	0.69	bottom 22% in Nebraska; bottom 37% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.05	3.79	3.50	top 34% in Nebraska; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.45	0.47	0.48	top 42% in Nebraska; top 40% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	67.4	48.7	45.8	bottom 13% in Nebraska; bottom 8% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	80.0	44.1	42.9	bottom 13% in Nebraska; bottom 6% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.26, RN 0.43, weekend 3.51. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Government - City/county

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Wilber Care Center INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/17/1966
Dreyer, Barbara	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2006
Dreyer, Barbara	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2006
Linhart, Christine	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2008
Rural Health Development INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/20/1994
Wilber Care Center INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/10/1967

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
"What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Eventide Crete	9.5 mi	Crete, NE	★★★★★	4/5
Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation	18.8 mi	Beatrice, NE	★★★★☆	4/5
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice	19.9 mi	Beatrice, NE	★★★☆☆	3/5
Milford Meadows Care Center	19.9 mi	Milford, NE	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 285172.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Wilber Care Center

611 North Main, Wilber, NE 68465 · 4028212331

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
☐ "What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 285172 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)