Elwood Care Center
607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937 · (308) 785-3302
Government - City · 43 certified beds
Elwood Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 4 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 6, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 6, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.May 6, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 6, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 4.01 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 30.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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- Adept Nursing & Rehab of Blue Hill Blue Hill · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Franklin Franklin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Elwood Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.