Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Blair, Washington County, Nebraska · CCN 285148 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Good Shepherd Lutheran Home 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 84 certified beds, 66 residents a day on average. 34 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.49882 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.51404 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.13106 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 70.3% (registered nurses 88.9%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-03-03 complaint survey |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-03-03 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-03-03 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-25 |
| 2025-05-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 complaint survey |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 complaint survey |
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0923 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-22 |
| 2024-04-23 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0882 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-04 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-11 |
| 2023-05-03 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0606 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
| 2023-05-03 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-16 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzka, Matisyohu Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 2023-06-29 |
| Gibson, Candace Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Herzka, Matisyohu Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Schreiber, Abraham Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Simonson, Johnnie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Schreiber, Abraham Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Herzka, Matisyohu Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-06-23 |
| Gibson, Candace Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Simonson, Johnnie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-06-29 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Washington County.