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Nursing homes in Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 109 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.9 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Merrick County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.9 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital | Central City | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15.2 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Central City | Central City | 63 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 30.2 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Avid Healthcare Group (1), Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Merrick County, Nebraska?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 109 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Merrick County have the highest CMS ratings?
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital (4 stars), Adept Nursing & Rehab of Central City (2 stars)
How do Merrick County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 23.9 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.