Community Memorial Health Center
Burwell, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285257) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 346-4440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Community Memorial Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.3%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Community Memorial Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials listed by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program based on the available data.
About this facility
Community Memorial Health Center is a non-profit nursing home in Burwell, Garfield County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 2004. The facility has 64 certified beds and an average daily census of 60.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 out of 5, quality measures rating 3 out of 5, and staffing rating 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.98 per resident per day, including 0.46 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials are on record — meaning no federal fines are currently documented. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data. Families should review the full inspection history and most recent survey results directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Community Memorial Health Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a 24.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 64 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided doesn't specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 3083464440 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 3083464440 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest survey results and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285257?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.