Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital
Nursing Home · Central City, NE
Contact & location
1715 26th StreetCentral City, NE 68826
Merrick County
- Phone
- (308) 946-2920
- ZIP code
- 68826 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day
- 30.1 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Litzenberg Memorial Merrick County
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 30, 2014
- 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
- 3.49 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.15 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.15 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.0 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-13 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-13 | 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 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2023-06-29 | 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 2023-08-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merrick County (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Vandewalle, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Glasser, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggett, Raymond (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolfe, Katheryn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benner, Tyson (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Glasser, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Laurie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mahnke, Steven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Triplett, Emily (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vandewalle, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital?
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital has a 4-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 Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital have?
It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital?
It is part of Good Samaritan Society and is classified as government - county. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital?
(308) 946-2920. The facility is located at 1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826.
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★★
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.