Saunders Medical Center
1760 County Rd J, Wahoo, NE 68066
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Saunders Medical Center Compares
Saunders Medical Center is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wahoo, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (15.4%) is below the Nebraska average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wahoo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.4% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Saunders Medical Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Saunders Medical Center with other nursing homes in Wahoo.
What keeps Saunders Medical Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Saunders Medical Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.4% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Saunders Medical Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Saunders Medical Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Saunders Medical Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Saunders Medical Center's rating advantage in Wahoo?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Wahoo
Wahoo sits in Saunders County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 3,944 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $70,414
- Median home value
- $171,600
Demographics for Saunders County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wahoo.
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