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Elwood Care Center
607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937
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.
Elwood Care Center is a Government, city nursing home in Elwood, Nebraska, certified for 43 beds and caring for about 30 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 0, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 39.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gosper Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 8 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.6 | 18.6 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.4% | 39.4% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 6 May 2026, 11 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×4 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 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 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.4%, RNs 20.0%; 0 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 | 24.3% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 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 | 14.6% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.9% | 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: government, city. Legal business name: Elwood Care Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village of Elwood, Nebraska | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/1972 |
| The Village of Elwood, Nebraska | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1972 |
| The Village of Elwood, Nebraska | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1972 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elwood Care Center been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Elwood Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elwood Care Center 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 Elwood Care Center?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Village of Elwood, Nebraska and The Village of Elwood, Nebraska. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elwood Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 May 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.