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Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

CALLAWAY, NE 68825 View Map

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Overview of Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc is a skilled nursing facility located in Callaway, NE. It offers services such as meals on wheels, dementia care, short-term care, and rehabilitation services. The center provides a comfortable environment with various amenities and activities for residents.

(308) 836-2267

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.31/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 38

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

84.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 months

Medicaid

23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$2.7M

Surplus of revenue

$11.4K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$2,708,149.00

Surplus of revenue

$11,449.00

Payroll costs

$1.4M

51.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.3M

Total costs $2.7M

38-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285200

Certification type: Certification

County: CUSTER

Ownership & operating entity

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc is administrated by Brett Eggleston, Administrator.

Owner name: Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (308) 836-2269

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining / Meal Choices

Courtyard Area

Beautician / Barber Services

Spiritual Services

Social & Recreational Activities

Private rooms

Programs & Activities

Activities

Activities are available for residents.

Specific Programs

Meals on Wheels, Out-Patient Bathing, Dementia Care, Short Term Care, Respite Care, Long Term Care, Discharge Planning, Private Medicare / Insurance Rehab, Hospice Services, Podiatry, Mental Health Services, Audiology, Eye Care, Dental Care, Social & Recreational Activities

Religious Services

Yes

Volunteer Programs

Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Healthy, nutritious meals are provided.

Meals Included

Yes

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68739

Bed Count: 67

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KLAASMEYER, KENNETH

CCN: 285088

Occupancy: 63.6%

Home Revenue: $3,668,324.00

Payroll Costs: $2,124,349.00

Payroll %: 57.9%

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Occupancy: 72.0%

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Payroll Costs: $2,065,549.00

Payroll %: 66.4%

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Type of care: SNF AL

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Community: NE 68310

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Pets Allowed: No

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Payroll Costs: $3,268,398.00

Payroll %: 44.1%

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Staffing Rating: 2/5

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Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68825

Bed Count: 38

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SUTHERLAND, TODD

CCN: 285200

Occupancy: 84.2%

Home Revenue: $2,653,064.00

Payroll Costs: $1,387,663.00

Payroll %: 52.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 28.80

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3084

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 3

CALLAWAY, NE 68825

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

11,551

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	11.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	12.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	8.7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

47 staff

9.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

7 staff

1.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

1.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

2.1%

of total hours from contractors

246 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Medication Aide/Technician	18	0	18	3,077	91	100%	9.9
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	0	20	3,011	91	100%	8.7
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,671	83	91%	11.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	0	3	1,097	65	71%	12.3
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	593	65	71%	8.5
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	461	58	64%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	456	58	64%	7.9
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	1	0	1	419	54	59%	7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	80	36	40%	2.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	63	49	54%	1.3
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	61	37	41%	1.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	19	3	3%	6.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	12	3	3%	4
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	8	6	7%	1.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	3	3	3%	1

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Total Health inspections 5

16% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 25

37% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 22 citations

Complaint investigations 5 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 3

500% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 22

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 19, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 19, 2025

Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Feb 10, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 10, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

28 Total Residents

Medicare 6 (21.4%)

Medicaid 14 (50%)

Private Pay/Other 8 (28.6%)

Specialized Care Beds

2 Total Specialty Beds

5.3% of Bed Capacity

Head Trauma Beds

2.6%

Hospice Beds

2.6%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.3

9% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 26.5

14% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 29.6%

42% above Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.8%

30% above Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 21.1%

22% below Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.0%

78% below Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 4.2%

36% above Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 12.8%

36% below Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.1%

3% above Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 2.3%

57% below Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 73.6%

9% worse than Nebraska average

Antipsychotic medication increase 7.1%

201% worse than Nebraska average

Influenza Vaccine 44.0%

42% worse than Nebraska average

Total fines amount $38K

This home paid 15% more in fines than the state average.

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 107% more fines than the state average.

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials 2

This home had 176% more payment denials than the state average.

Nebraska average: 0.7

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 29, 2024

$17K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 29, 2024

$17K

Payment Denial Feb 29, 2024

2 days

Payment Denial Jan 10, 2023

33 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Callaway Good Life Center, Inc based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 84.2% ↑ 6.9pp vs 2022

Net Income $11,449 ↑ ~$104K vs 2022

Total Payroll $1,681,238 ↑ ~$152K vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.4% ↑ 4.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	51.3%	56.3%	74.1%	72.8%	83.8%	86.0%	84.5%	76.5%	92.4%	78.1%	81.0%	77.3%	84.2%
Beds	43	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	38
Net Income	-$171,090	-$606,556	$71,066	-$142,574	$203,423	-$16,490	-$3,001	-$37,499	$61,973	$23,700	$37,330	-$92,731	$11,449
Gross Revenue	$2,050,051	$1,597,416	$2,004,027	$1,995,228	$2,386,884	$2,438,236	$2,245,394	$2,127,900	$2,541,588	$2,309,537	$2,448,165	$2,517,868	$2,653,064
Operating Expenses	$1,729,352	$1,999,727	$1,955,373	$2,171,289	$2,224,907	$2,479,296	$2,276,732	$2,196,619	$2,505,678	$2,627,786	$2,791,747	$2,796,707	$2,696,700
Net Patient Revenue	$1,559,310	$1,317,674	$2,004,027	$1,985,448	$2,386,884	$2,438,236	$2,245,394	$2,127,900	$2,541,588	$2,309,537	$2,448,165	$2,517,868	$2,653,064
Total Payroll	$1,056,529	$955,445	$1,086,202	$1,243,087	$1,244,599	$1,223,346	$1,196,408	$1,271,158	$1,355,836	$1,402,122	$1,428,001	$1,529,365	$1,681,238
Profit Margin %	-8.4%	-38.0%	3.6%	-7.2%	8.5%	-0.7%	-0.1%	-1.8%	2.4%	1.0%	1.5%	-3.7%	0.4%
Medicare %	17.8%	17.8%	16.7%	11.9%	13.2%	12.9%	7.8%	9.7%	11.5%	7.9%	9.4%	10.0%	6.9%
Medicaid %	56.8%	52.8%	37.0%	44.0%	44.4%	46.2%	45.0%	46.0%	44.6%	44.9%	49.2%	44.4%	49.3%
Private %	25.4%	29.4%	46.3%	44.0%	42.4%	40.9%	47.2%	44.2%	43.9%	47.2%	41.5%	45.5%	43.8%
Revenue/Day	$194	$205	$212	$213	$223	$221	$208	$218	$215	$231	$237	$255	$241
Cost/Day	$215	$311	$206	$233	$208	$225	$211	$225	$212	$263	$270	$283	$245
Avg Length of Stay	88.4 days	183.5 days	175.4 days	193.8 days	191.2 days	180.7 days	269.7 days	212.4 days	236.0 days	303.3 days	287.3 days	214.7 days	366.4 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Callaway Good Life Center,… is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Callaway Good Life Center,… is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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