York General Hearthstone
2600 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467 · York County · 127 certified beds · avg 80 residents/day · certified since Jul 12, 1993
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
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 (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 9, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Oct 17, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
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) | 4.38 | 4.33 | 3.95 | top 44% in Nebraska; top 27% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.69 | bottom 32% in Nebraska; bottom 48% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.90 | 3.79 | 3.50 | top 40% in Nebraska; top 26% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.48 | top 49% in Nebraska; top 46% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 43.8 | 48.7 | 45.8 | top 43% in Nebraska; top 47% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 33.3 | 44.1 | 42.9 | top 36% in Nebraska; top 33% 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 3.90, RN 0.51, weekend 3.47. Staffing rating: 4/5.
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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew, Mitch | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2019 |
| Berg, Miles | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2021 |
| Carlson, Terri | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/2020 |
| Colburn, Carrie | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2021 |
| Ermer, Steve | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2019 |
| Harris, Charles | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
| Holoch, Kristie | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
| Jensen, Jane | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| McQuistan, Gayle | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
| North, Tony | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/2021 |
| Obermier, Jennifer | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
| Otte, Cassandra | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
| Thomas, Kelly | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
| Ulrich, James | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2018 |
| Witte, Shirley | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2019 |
| York General Hospital | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2008 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
- "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 | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Square | 13.3 mi | Henderson, NE | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Midwest Covenant Home | 16.1 mi | Stromsburg, NE | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fairview Manor | 17.4 mi | Fairmont, NE | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 285131.