Avera Creighton Care Centre – Creighton, NE

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Avera Creighton Care Centre

1603 Main Street, Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5701
47 beds
All Creighton facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
1.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
61.12
Score /100
#11730
National Rank

#11730
of 14703 facilities
National
20.2% position
#128
of 179 in NE
State Rank
#3
of 3 in Knox
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Creighton
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 68729
ZIP Rank






About Avera Creighton Care CentreAvera Creighton Care Centre is located at 1603 Main Street, Creighton, NE, reachable at (402) 358-5701. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 47.0 certified beds and serves an average of 39 residents per day. It is part of the Avera Health network (12 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2010-08-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Avera Creighton Care Centre

Address

1603 Main Street, Creighton, NE 68729

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 47 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AVERA HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
❌ Poor (1★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
61.12
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#11730 of 14703 nationally – #128 of 179 in Nebraska

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Avera Creighton Care Centre is a strong choice for families in the Creighton, NE area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. 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

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

1 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

1 / 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 InsightAvera Creighton Care Centre currently provides 4 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 48 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 50 min/day (2022) to 108 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 50.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 51 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 41 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours22 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 48 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 Hours4 hours 2 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 20 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 SummaryAvera Creighton Care Centre 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 24.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#11,730
of 14,703
National
Bottom 20%
#128
of 179
NE State
Bottom 28% in NE
#3
of 3
️ Knox County
#3 of 3
#1
of 1
️ Creighton
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 68729
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Avera Creighton Care Centre ranks 11730th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.1/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 128th out of 179 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,496 nationally and RN hours rank #304 nationally (#3 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 3.91 #4,855 / 14,703 #81 / 179 Above average
2023 4.03 #3,921 / 14,703 #69 / 179 Above average
2024 3.42 #8,947 / 14,703 #129 / 179 Below average
2025 4.60 #2,022 / 14,703 #34 / 179 Top 25%
2026 4.85 #1,496 / 14,703 #26 / 179 Top 25%

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 0.83 #3,445 / 14,703 #56 / 179 Top 25%
2023 1.02 #1,695 / 14,703 #21 / 179 Top 25%
2024 0.95 #2,078 / 14,703 #25 / 179 Top 25%
2025 1.24 #988 / 14,703 #13 / 179 Top 10%
2026 1.81 #304 / 14,703 #3 / 179 Top 5%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Avera Creighton Care Centre is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2010-08-01. 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 (402) 358-5701 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Avera Creighton Care Centre holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (1★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 61.1/100, placing it #11730 of 14703 facilities nationally and #128 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 Avera Creighton Care Centre receives a reported average of 4 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 48 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 22 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 41 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 2 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Avera Creighton Care Centre 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 24.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Avera Creighton Care Centre ranks 11730th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.1/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 128th out of 179 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,496 nationally and RN hours rank #304 nationally (#3 in NE). Our composite quality score of 61.1/100 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 Creighton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/nebraska/creighton/

Contact and Location

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Address

1603 Main Street, Creighton, NE 68729
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Legal Name

SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICES

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 47
Average Residents / Day 39 (84% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Knox County, NE
City Creighton, NE
ZIP Code 68729
Approved Since August 1, 2010
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 285284
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 –
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