Community Memorial Health Center
1015 F Street, Burwell, NE 68823 · (308) 346-4440
Non profit - Corporation · 64 certified beds
Community Memorial Health Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 10 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 26, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 26, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.February 26, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 26, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 26, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 26, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 26, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 26, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Nebraska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.98 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.00 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 60.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Memorial Community Care Aurora · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Westfield Quality Care of Aurora Aurora · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Brookestone View Broken Bow · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Callaway Good Life Center, Inc Callaway · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital Central City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Community Memorial Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.