Elwood Care Center
Elwood, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285215) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 785-3302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elwood Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Elwood Care Center reports about 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.4%.
Elwood Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, and the data provided does not show a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Elwood Care Center is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Elwood, Nebraska, certified for 43 beds with an average of 30.3 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been approved since September 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elwood Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Elwood Care Center. No chain affiliation is listed in the provided data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the data vintage supplied in this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elwood Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a 39.4% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elwood Care Center is certified for 43 beds and has an average of 30.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city ownership); no chain affiliation is listed in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Elwood Care Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 3087853302 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 3087853302 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285215?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.