Accura Healthcare of Fullerton – Fullerton, NE

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton

202 North Esther, Fullerton, NE 68638
(308) 536-2488
75 beds
All Fullerton facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
55.96
Score /100
#13086
National Rank

#13086
of 14703 facilities
National
11.0% position
#151
of 179 in NE
State Rank
#1
of 2 in Nance
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Fullerton
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 68638
ZIP Rank






About Accura Healthcare Of FullertonAccura Healthcare Of Fullerton is located at 202 North Esther, Fullerton, NE, reachable at (308) 536-2488. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 75.0 certified beds and serves an average of 60 residents per day. It is part of the Arbor Care Centers network (9 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1992-02-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton

Address

202 North Esther, Fullerton, NE 68638

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 75 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ARBOR CARE CENTERS

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
55.96
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#13086 of 14703 nationally – #151 of 179 in Nebraska

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton may be considered for families with limited options in Fullerton, NE, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAccura Healthcare Of Fullerton currently provides 3 hours 5 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 62.1%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 5 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 10 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours36 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 44 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours11 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryAccura Healthcare Of Fullerton has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 47.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#13,086
of 14,703
National
Bottom 11%
#151
of 179
NE State
Bottom 16% in NE
#1
of 2
️ Nance County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Fullerton
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 68638
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton ranks 13086th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 56.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 151st out of 179 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,735 nationally and RN hours rank #12,387 nationally (#163 in NE).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 3.23 #10,151 / 14,703 #145 / 179 Below average
2023 3.58 #7,115 / 14,703 #102 / 179 Above average
2024 3.16 #11,436 / 14,703 #152 / 179 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 2.94 #13,208 / 14,703 #168 / 179 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.09 #12,735 / 14,703 #164 / 179 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 0.50 #8,690 / 14,703 #140 / 179 Below average
2023 0.64 #5,526 / 14,703 #96 / 179 Above average
2024 0.51 #7,902 / 14,703 #126 / 179 Below average
2025 0.39 #10,869 / 14,703 #157 / 179 Below average
2026 0.32 #12,387 / 14,703 #163 / 179 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1992-02-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (308) 536-2488 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 56.0/100, placing it #13086 of 14703 facilities nationally and #151 of 179 in Nebraska. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton receives a reported average of 3 hours 5 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 19 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 36 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 10 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 44 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 62.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 47.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton ranks 13086th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 56.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 151st out of 179 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,735 nationally and RN hours rank #12,387 nationally (#163 in NE). Our composite quality score of 56.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Fullerton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/nebraska/fullerton/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

202 North Esther, Fullerton, NE 68638
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

ARBOR CARE CENTERS – FULLERTON LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 75
Average Residents / Day 60 (81% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Nance County, NE
City Fullerton, NE
ZIP Code 68638
Approved Since February 1, 1992
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 285115
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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