Wilber Care Center
Wilber, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285172) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 821-2331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wilber Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Wilber Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.4%.
Wilber Care Center has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Wilber Care Center is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1995. The facility is licensed for 58 beds but currently serves an average of 29.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wilber Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours average 4.26 per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.4%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with facility staff.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicated in the data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for Wilber Care Center.
Wilber Care Center is part of the Rural Health Development chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wilber Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Wilber Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.26 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing turnover is reported at 67.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for Wilber Care Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for Wilber Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wilber Care Center is certified for 58 beds and has an average of 29.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (city/county) and is part of the Rural Health Development chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Wilber Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 4028212331 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility directly at 4028212331 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Wilber Care Center's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285172?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.