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Elwood Care Center

Nursing HomeElwood, NECMS 285215
17 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
43

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
30.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
17

*CMS

Inspections on file
4

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-02-11

*CMS

Citations

17 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0041Generalpotential for harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  • 0928Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Elwood Care Center?
Elwood Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elwood, NE, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 285215.
What is the CMS rating for Elwood Care Center?
Elwood Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Elwood Care Center have?
Elwood Care Center is certified for 43 beds. It serves an average of 30.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Elwood Care Center have?
Elwood Care Center has 17 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Elwood Care Center last inspected?
Elwood Care Center was last inspected on February 11, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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