Heritage Care Center, Fairbury
909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352 · 0.4 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 100 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Fairbury, NE · CMS Data August 2026
Jefferson Community Health &Amp; Life Gardenside
How Does Jefferson Community Health &Amp; Life Gardenside Rate?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing home in Fairbury, NE. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 0.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 8, 2026, cited 0 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 0.1 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 0
- Certified beds
- 39
2200 North H Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 0.1 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.0 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 0.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 0.1 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 53% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 60% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | April 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 0 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 36% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 6.5% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.5% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 9.0% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 2.8% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 19% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 39 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 30 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 2009 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Nebraska's Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman ((800) 942-7830) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Nebraska.
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
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