Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located at 607 Smith Avenue, Elwood Care Center is a 47-bed skilled nursing home in rural Elwood, Nebraska. It offers nursing care alongside eight assisted living units. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with multiple coverage options. Residents stay an average of 631 days, which includes shorter post-acute rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care placements.
The home provides rehabilitation services, and total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day. Elwood’s setting is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 40. Some nearby services are within walking distance; most trips require transportation. Currently, the facility has 31 residents, with two-thirds occupancy.
State inspection history over the past 15 years shows varied results. The most recent licensure renewal was certified with no deficiencies. Earlier surveys identified concerns in care planning, infection control, and food safety practices. Families should ask about these areas during a tour.
The home’s rehabilitation focus makes it a great option for residents recovering from hospitalization or injury, and the staffing levels provide hands-on nursing support throughout the day.
Elwood Care Center is administered by Administrator Kate Reiners.
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 89 | 52 | This facility has 71% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (89 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 71% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 5.9 | 3.5 | This facility has 69% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5.9 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 69% worse |
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Nebraska average: 0.2
Nebraska average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
853 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,668 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,964 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,285 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,066 | 88 | 96% | 11.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 992 | 67 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 60 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 408 | 66 | 72% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 378 | 52 | 57% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 322 | 46 | 50% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 315 | 45 | 49% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 254 | 66 | 72% | 3.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 111 | 32 | 35% | 3.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 24 | 26% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Elwood Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Elwood's city center to Elwood Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Elwood Care Center | NH ADC AL HC PC RC | Elwood | 47
Facility
47
NE AVG
82
Rank
#171 / 228 |
66.0%
Facility
66.0%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#139 / 196 | -6% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#46 / 130 | +32% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#4 / 135 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#55 / 135 | - | 30 | - |
40
Facility
40
NE AVG
46
Rank
#187 / 298 | Elwood Care Center | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#96 / 133 | $2.8M
Facility
$2.8M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#93 / 133 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#56 / 133 | 285215 | ||||
| Gateway Vista | NH AL IL PC RC | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 228 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#38 / 196 | +28% | 4.84
Facility
4.84
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#30 / 130 | -20% | +9% | $8.7k
Facility
$8.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#100 / 135 | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#31 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | 1 | 72 | - |
71
Facility
71
NE AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 298 | Mikel Ardley | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 133 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#18 / 133 | 47.1%
Facility
47.1%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#130 / 133 | 285266 | ||||
| Emerald Columbus | NH AL HC MC PC | Columbus (40Th Avenue) | 145
Facility
145
NE AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 228 |
56.6%
Facility
56.6%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#163 / 196 | -20% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#87 / 130 | -37% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#82 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | - | 72 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | Columbus Operations LLC | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#27 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#27 / 133 | 48%
Facility
48%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#88 / 133 | 285092 | ||||
| Bethany Home | NH AL MC NC | Minden | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
82
Rank
#123 / 228 |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#90 / 196 | +13% | 4.75
Facility
4.75
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#39 / 130 | +53% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 19
Facility
19
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#77 / 135 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#120 / 135 | - | 59 | - |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
46
Rank
#155 / 298 | Bethany Home Inc | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#40 / 133 | 60.9%
Facility
60.9%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#61 / 133 | 285270 | ||||
| Tabitha at Prairie Commons | NH IL MC RC | Grand Island | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#206 / 228 |
27.2%
Facility
27.2%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#190 / 196 | -61% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#8 / 130 | +44% | +28% | $10.3k
Facility
$10.3k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#104 / 135 | 15
Facility
15
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#59 / 135 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#104 / 135 | 1 | 24 | - |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
46
Rank
#267 / 298 | Tabitha Grand Island, Inc | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#89 / 133 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#98 / 133 | 86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#91 / 133 | 285307 |
Elwood Care Center is located in ELWOOD, Nebraska.
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The legal owner and operator of Elwood Care Center is Village Of Elwood.
Elwood Care Center has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Elwood Care Center's occupancy is 66%.
Administrator KATE REINERS is the administrator of Elwood Care Center.
Elwood Care Center has 47 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Elwood Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Elwood Care Center is located at 607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937.
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