01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-07-10 | 0 | 2025-07-10 | 19 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-06-27 | 3 | 2024-06-27 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-05-25 | 7 | 2023-05-25 | 3 |
CMS CCN 2852592026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
220 Park Avenue · Hebron, NE 68370 · Thayer County
Certified beds64CMS provider file
Recent citation rows37current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
37 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-07-10 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0331Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0500Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0700Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0900Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0901Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0916Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0919Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262025-07-10 · FIREK0922Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-262024-10-08 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-17 · complaint2024-06-27 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-092024-06-27 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-092024-06-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-092024-06-27 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-3103 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- CHOS, DOUGIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2021
- WITTLER, LORIIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 12/08/2008
- CHOS, DOUGIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2021
- CHOS, DOUGIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2021
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours—per resident day
RN hours—per resident day
Weekend nurse hours—per resident day
Staff turnover40.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Nebraska ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.