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Elwood Care Center

607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937
Score: 90 / 100

Elwood Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Elwood, Nebraska, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Elwood Care Center is near the national average, with 3.98 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Elwood Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.72 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Mar 11, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 11, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Mar 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Mar 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City
Certified Beds
43
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0