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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates

1855 Greenwood Rd, Sidney, NE 69162

SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates, a 63-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Sidney, NE, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.69
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
12
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
28E302
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicaid
Beds
63
Residents
62
In Hospital
Yes
County
Cheyenne
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.69 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.68 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.53
CNA Hours
2.47
Total Nursing Hours
3.69 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
51.3%
RN Turnover
14.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates

SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates operates 63 certified beds in Sidney, NE with approximately 62 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.69 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.68 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 51.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2025 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2025 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2025 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 31, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 17, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 31, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 19, 2023 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 3, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 8.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 64.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 12.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 28.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates?
SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates?
SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates reports 3.69 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.68 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 51.3%.
How many beds does SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates have?
SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates has 63 certified beds with approximately 62 residents. The facility is located at 1855 Greenwood Rd, Sidney, NE 69162.
Does SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates received any fines or penalties?
No, SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates?
SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates was on Jul 17, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates?
SRMC Long Term Care, LLC dba Pole Creek Estates is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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