Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home
Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska · CCN 285241 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 56 certified beds, 32 residents a day on average. 17 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; 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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.20258 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.48805 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.67218 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.2% (registered nurses 40%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 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 2026-06-14 |
| 2026-04-02 | 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 2026-05-17 |
| 2026-04-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-17 |
| 2026-04-02 | 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 2026-05-17 |
| 2026-04-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-17 |
| 2025-04-03 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 2025-05-18 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-15 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0729 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2023-11-30 | 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 2024-01-14 |
| 2023-11-30 | 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 2024-01-14 |
| 2023-11-30 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amx Holdings, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-30 |
| Amx Holdings, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2005-03-01 |
| Edwards, Janice Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2005-07-15 |
| Stonehocker, Lori Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2011-11-01 |
| Bartholomew, Richard Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-02-15 |
| Brunswig, Michael Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Crouse, Jared Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Denny, Penny Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Haines, Amy Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2013-06-20 |
| Hudson, Sara Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-02-15 |
| Edwards, Janice Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2005-07-15 |
| Stonehocker, Lori Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-11-01 |
| Bartholomew, Richard Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-02-15 |
| Brunswig, Michael Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Crouse, Jared Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Denny, Penny Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Haines, Amy Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2013-06-20 |
| Hudson, Sara Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-02-15 |
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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 Dundy County.