Deficiency Index

Milford Meadows Care Center

Milford, Nebraska · CCN 285232

24 surveys since 2011, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

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

Citations on record
105
Surveys
24
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse3

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file19/24

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

The facility

Certified beds
80
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Seward
Medicare-certified since
1998

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
1
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 26 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Nebraska.

Last survey on record

May 13, 2026

180 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 day3.343.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.32—

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 minimalD1161.1%E422.2%F316.7%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 18 of the 105 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5842×

    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.

  • F6842×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Milford Meadows Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Jul 9, 2026

    The facility failed to ensure that hot foods were served at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher and cold foods were served at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for residents receiving room trays. This practice has the potential to impact all facility residents receiving room trays. The facility census was 68.Nebraska Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11D The findings are: Interview with Resident 20 on 7/06/2026 revealed resident reported that food was often cold.Interview with Resident 27 on 7/06/2026 revealed resident reported that food was not very good and stated Jello warm and melty, portions are too small, oatmeal needs a straw to drink it, and hot dogs are not warm in the middle.Interview with Resident 40 on 7/06/2026 revealed resident reported that food was not so good.Interview… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 9, 2026

    The facility failed to ensure that all opened food items in the kitchen were sealed and dated and that the dishwasher provided required level of sanitation. This practice had the potential to impact all residents who consume food prepared and served by the facility. The facility census was 68.Nebraska Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11E and NAC 12-007.01(A) The findings are: A.Review of facility policy on Food Safety Requirements, dated 01/2024 revealed that the facility stores all food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. - Procedure D.b.ii: All staff who may provide food or fluids to residents of the facility will be educated. This education will include: 3. requirements for covered containers or secure wrapping 4. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jul 9, 2026

    Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow infection prevention standards for hand hygiene during wound care for one (Resident 28) of four sampled residents. Facility identified census of 68. Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18(B)(D) A record review of Resident 28's admission Record revealed that Resident 28 was admitted [DATE] with a diagnosis of urinary retention (a condition when the bladder doesn't empty) requiring the resident to have a catheter to drain the bladder.Record review of Resident 28's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool used to determine a resident's functional capabilities and help nursing home staff identify health problems) dated 05/18/2026, revealed the following:-Brief Interview for… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF947Jul 9, 2026

    Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.04 (B)(ii) Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that yearly continuing education was completed for one Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)-C of five sample employees. The facility census was 68. Findings are:Record review of CNA-C's employee file revealed missing yearly continuing education for 2025.A record review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 S483.95(g) revealed nurse aides are required to have no less than 12 hours of continuing education each year.An interview on 07/08/2026 from 12:12 PM to 12:25 PM with Human Resources Director (DHR) confirmed CNA-C did not complete required yearly continuing education.An interview on 07/09/2026 at 12:50 PM with Director of Nursing (DON)… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 11, 2025

    Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11(E) Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18(B) Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the final cooking temperatures (temps) of the food were obtained to prevent the potential for foodborne illness. The facility also failed to ensure the dishwashing machine temps were greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) during the wash and rinse cycles, the ceiling fan and light covers were free from debris, and food temperatures were taken following microwaving food to prevent the potential for foodborne illness. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility that consumed food from the kitchen. […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 105 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 9, 2026Standard7 findings
  • May 13, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 11, 2025Standard6 findings
  • May 21, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 2, 2024Standard8 findings
  • May 16, 2023Standard2 findings
  • Jan 4, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 23, 2022Standard20 findings
Show the 16 earlier surveys
  • Dec 16, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • May 19, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jan 21, 2020Standard14 findings
  • Sep 18, 2019Complaint4 findings
  • Oct 2, 2018Standard2 findings
  • Sep 28, 2017Standard3 findings
  • May 23, 2017Complaint3 findings
  • Nov 7, 2016Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Nov 9, 2015Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Aug 13, 2015Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
  • Oct 2, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Feb 25, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 18, 2013—2 findings
  • Jun 21, 2012—3 findings
  • Aug 15, 2011—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 12, 2011—5 findings

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

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