Wilber Care Center
611 North Main, Wilber, NE 68465
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Wilber Care Center Compares
Wilber Care Center is a 58-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wilber, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.7%) is below the Nebraska average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 58 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (73% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (72% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (44% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Wilber Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wilber Care Center with other nursing homes in Wilber.
What keeps Wilber Care Center's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Wilber Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.7% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Wilber Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.6% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Wilber Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 58 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wilber Care 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 Wilber Care 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 Wilber
Wilber sits in Saline County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,063 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 37.5 years
- Median household income
- $52,956
- Median home value
- $120,800
Demographics for Saline County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilber.
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