Callaway Good Life Center, Inc
Nursing Home · Callaway, NE
CMS certification number285200
Contact & location
600 West Kimball StreetCallaway, NE 68825
Custer County
- Phone
- (308) 836-2267
- ZIP code
- 68825 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 38
- Residents per day
- 29.6 (78% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Callaway Good Life Center INC
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.95 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.76 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.63 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.40 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 22, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-04-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-06 |
| 2025-05-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-19 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-02-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2025-02-10 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2024-03-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2024-02-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $34,608 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | Payment Denial | 2 days payment denial |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $17,460 |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $17,148 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sutherland, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keeney, Marcia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ross, Mary (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sutherland, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Callaway Good Life Center, Inc?
Callaway Good Life Center, Inc has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Callaway Good Life Center, Inc have?
It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Callaway Good Life Center, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $34,608 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Callaway Good Life Center, Inc?
(308) 836-2267. The facility is located at 600 West Kimball Street, Callaway, NE 68825.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.