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Nursing Home · Aurora, NE
1313 1st Street, Aurora, NE 68818
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Medicare overall rating
1 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 64 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 1 out of 5 overall. The latest standard survey recorded 11 findings, above the NE average of 6.7. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
Westfield Quality Care of Aurora receives polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the cheerful demeanor of the staff and the happiness of residents. However, significant concerns have been raised regarding chronic understaffing and management's lack of support, which critics argue compromises medication safety and quality of care.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
While some reviewers praise individual staff members for being friendly, others report severe understaffing and poor management support.
Management is described as fake and unwilling to assist staff or address concerns.
A reviewer highlighted unsafe staffing levels that force medication aides to manage too many residents, leading to delays.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
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Distribution · 21 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“They will run their staff so short and no one from the office will come out to help.There are times for this 4 winged, 65 bed faucility there will be 2 medication aides and 2 CNAs and only 1 nurse for the whole building.”
“My mother has had the best care. They are kind accommodating and respectful.”
“The staff here is wonderful. Ariel is always smiling and happy to be with the residents! She brighten the whole place.”
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows recurring issues across multiple areas, with families filing complaints that led to investigations about abuse reporting and food safety. The most persistent problems involve emergency preparedness and safety systems (appearing in all three surveys), nutrition and dietary services, and medication management. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeat violations in critical areas like emergency systems and the complaint-triggered investigations suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Administration Deficiencies
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 15, 2024
$41,980
Westfield Quality Care of Aurora
for profit
Owners
Kauffman Investments LLC
Owner · Organization
Mrs Enterprises LLC
Owner · Organization
Ochsner Jjj LLC
Owner · Organization
Quality Care Solutions LLC
Owner · Organization
Anderson, Douglas
Owner
Hermansen, Lance
Owner
Keller, Duane
Owner
Krajicek, Stephen
Owner
Moyer, Sam
Owner
Ohlson, Cory
Owner
Uden, Gene
Owner
Vanderheiden, James
Owner
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