CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2852592026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home

CMS lists this provider in Hebron, NE, with 64 certified beds, an overall rating of 3/5, and 37 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

220 Park Avenue · Hebron, NE 68370 · Thayer County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds64CMS provider file
Recent citation rows37current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-07-1002025-07-1019
Cycle 22024-06-2732024-06-275
Cycle 32023-05-2572023-05-253
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home citations in the current release

CMS reports 37 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.

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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · FIREK0331Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2025-07-10 · 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 · 2025-08-26
2024-10-08 · 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 · complaint
2024-06-27 · 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 · 2024-08-09
2024-06-27 · 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 · 2024-08-09
2024-06-27 · 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 · 2024-08-09
2024-06-27 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home

The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home

CMS matched 4 ownership disclosure rows to Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • CHOS, DOUGIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2021
  • WITTLER, LORIIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/08/2008
  • CHOS, DOUGIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2021
  • CHOS, DOUGIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT 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

Staffing hours and turnover for Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home

Total nurse hours and RN hours per resident day are not reported for this provider in the August 2026 CMS release.

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

Facilities published near Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home

No second published facility record in Hebron, NE met the local peer rule in this release.

Open the Nebraska ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.