Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside
Fairbury, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285282) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 729-5220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 0.14370, with 0.00000 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside is a non-profit nursing home in Fairbury, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2009. The facility has 39 certified beds with an average of 30.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The rating breaks down across CMS's four component measures: a health inspection rating of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and a staffing rating of 1.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 0.14370, with 0.00000 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, and no chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 0.14370 and RN hours of 0.00000, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 53.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 39 certified beds with an average of 30.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is noted in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 5 (health inspection), 4 (quality measures), and 1 (staffing).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the data provided; please contact the facility at 4027295220 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not in the data provided; please contact the facility at 4027295220 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285282?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.