South Haven Living Center
1400 Mark Drive, Wahoo, NE 68066
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How South Haven Living Center Compares
South Haven Living Center is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wahoo, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 85 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wahoo, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — about the same as the Nebraska average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.0% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (28% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 180 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask South Haven Living Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing South Haven Living Center with other nursing homes in Wahoo.
How is South Haven Living Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help South Haven Living Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 4.0% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is South Haven Living Center doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 26.6% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does South Haven Living Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 85 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at South Haven Living Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at South Haven Living Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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