Elwood Care Center
Nursing Home · Elwood, NE
CMS certification number285215
Contact & location
607 Smith AvenueElwood, NE 68937
Gosper County
- Phone
- (308) 785-3302
- ZIP code
- 68937 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day
- 30.3 (70% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1997
- 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
- 4.01 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.60 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.66 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.4 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 20.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-05-06 | 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 2026-06-20 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-03-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-03-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-03-12 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-01 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| The Village of Elwood, Nebraska (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Reiners, Kate (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Shane (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Village of Elwood, Nebraska (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holl, Kent (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Koenig, Betty (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Thomas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Mary (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rath, Steven (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scoville, Kim (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reiners, Kate (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Shane (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Village of Elwood, Nebraska (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Elwood Care Center?
Elwood Care Center has a 5-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 Elwood Care Center have?
It has 43 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Elwood Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Elwood Care Center?
(308) 785-3302. The facility is located at 607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.