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Scout 97Papillion, NE · 110 beds
5.0CMS rating
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Est. $8,120–$11,260/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE 68008 · Washington County
A faith-based community care center for adults in need of skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living in Blair, Nebraska and surrounding areas.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Blair, NE, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 71 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.97 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.97 hrs/resident/day)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Blair options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 84
- Avg. residents/day
- 71
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 285148
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,120–$11,260/mo (median $9,400) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,180–$7,600/mo (median $5,220) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Omaha prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.97
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.47
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-01
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (26 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-03-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-01Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-05-01Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-01Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2025-05-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
2025-05-01Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
2242 Wright Street, Blair, NE
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How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home cost?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Blair, NE area typically runs $8,120–$11,260 per month (median $9,400, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Good Shepherd Lutheran Home 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Staff provide about 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have availability?
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair, NE offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 84 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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