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Callaway Good Life Center, Inc
600 West Kimball Street, Callaway, NE 68825
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Callaway Good Life Center, Inc, in Callaway, Nebraska, is certified for 38 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 11, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 73.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $35K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Custer Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 73.7 | 73.7 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 29.8% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $34,608 | $34,608 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Apr 2026, 10 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×18 E ×2 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Feb 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | — | 2 days |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $17,460 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $17,148 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.8% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.3% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.8% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Callaway Good Life Center Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Custer County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone View | Broken Bow | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 18.3 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Custer County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Callaway Good Life Center, Inc been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Callaway Good Life Center, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $35K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Callaway Good Life Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Callaway Good Life Center, Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Callaway Good Life Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.