Life Care Center Of Elkhorn
Elkhorn, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285134) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,397 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (402) 289-2572 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Life Care Center Of Elkhorn an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Elkhorn reports 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Life Care Center Of Elkhorn has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,397.00, along with 2 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Elkhorn is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elkhorn, Douglas County, Nebraska, first approved for certification on September 17, 1993. The facility is certified for 135 beds and reports an average daily census of 85.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Life Care Center Of Elkhorn holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. Its quality measures rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.77 per resident per day, with 0.64 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,397.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.77 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 33.3% and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $26,397.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 135 beds and has an average daily census of 85.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities averaging a 3.4 rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 17, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4022892572 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4022892572 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285134?state=NE for the most current CMS data.
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.