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Dunklau Gardens

Fremont, Nebraska · CCN 285119

15 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2020.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
54
Surveys
15
Harm or worse
6
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file12/15

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
106
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Dodge · rural
Medicare-certified since
1992

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
5
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=9, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Jun 25, 2026

137 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.434.18
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.04—
Annual nurse turnover24.7%35.8%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD360.0%E—F240.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 5 of the 54 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Dunklau Gardens, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804May 1, 2025

    Licensure reference: 175 NAC12-006.11D Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared according to the recipe to conserve the nutritive value. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 84. Findings are: Observation on 4/30/2025 at 11:39 AM revealed [NAME] A used the following procedure and ingredients: Precooked beef unmeasured Diced the celery and placed it in the pan with the meat without measuring. Obtained two onions and diced them. Placed in pan with the meat without measuring Cut open 2 bags frozen peas and 2 bags of frozen Carrots and added to pan without measuring. Added frozen diced potatoes by opening the bag and pouring out a portion of the bag and did not measure. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 23, 2024

    Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.11E Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.11D Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to ensure recipes were followed during food preparation (prep) and clean ceiling tiles, ventilation covers, and equipment surfaces in the kitchen to prevent the potential for cross-contamination. This had the potential to affect all 72 residents that consumed food from the kitchen. Findings are: A. A record review of the facility's Food Preparation and Production policy with a revised date of 6/21 revealed standardized recipes that incorporate hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) procedures that protect the safety of the food supply while maintaining the nutrient content of the food and appropriate preparation… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695Jun 25, 2026

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed provider's order related to 1 (Resident 5) of 1 sampled resident's flutter valve and oxygen. The facility census was 84. Findings are:A.A record review of Resident 5's Resident Census Periods dated 06.25.2026 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility 12/10/2024. A record review of Resident 5's Client Diagnosis Report dated 06/25/2026 revealed the resident had diagnoses of Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure (CHF), Pneumonia, Chronic Respiratory Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684May 1, 2025

    Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.09(H)(iii)(3) Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.09(A)(ii) Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement pressure reducing devices for skin breakdown prevention on 2 (Residents 60 and 68) of 4 sampled residents, and failed to ensure Insulin pens were dated when opened for 2 (Residents 31 and 37) of 2 sampled residents. The facility census was 84. Findings are: A. A record review of the facility's Skin Assessment, Care and Treatment policy dated September 2001 revealed a wound was a physical injury to the body with damage to the underlying tissue. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880May 1, 2025

    Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.18(B) Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene (cleaning) with glove changing when going from a contaminated area to a clean area for 2 residents (Resident 47 and 62) of 4 residents sampled during cares and treatments to prevent the potential for cross contamination. The facility census was 84 at the time of the survey. Findings are: Record review of facility policy date revised 5/2024 titled Hand Hygiene revealed to complete Hand Hygiene before and after touching a patient, and immediately after glove removal. Record review of CDC.gov website Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers dated [DATE] stated to perform hand hygiene before donning gloves and after removing them. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 54 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jun 25, 2026Standard1 finding
  • May 1, 2025Standard3 findings
  • Apr 23, 2024Standard1 finding
  • Mar 29, 2022Standard4 findings
  • Aug 27, 2020Standard and complaint9 findings · 4 harm
  • Jun 16, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Feb 4, 2020Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 20, 2018Standard5 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
  • Oct 30, 2017Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Oct 4, 2016Standard2 findings
  • Oct 8, 2015Standard4 findings
  • Oct 16, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Aug 26, 2013—4 findings
  • Jun 13, 2012—4 findings
  • Jul 7, 2011—4 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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