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Nursing homes in Polk County, Nebraska
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Polk County, Nebraska, with 98 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.4 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 | Polk County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.4 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Osceola | Osceola | 47 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17.0 | — | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Midwest Covenant Home | Stromsburg | 51 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 23.5 | — | 26 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Nebraska?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 98 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola (5 stars), Midwest Covenant Home (3 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 20.4 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.