Elwood Care Center
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Nebraska, NE
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Elwood Care Center

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Nebraska, NE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Elwood Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Elwood Care Center

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.

(308) 785-3302

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 71.2% Above NE avg. ▲ 71.2% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 75.6% Above NE avg. ▲ 75.6% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 50.8% Above NE avg. ▲ 50.8% Above NE avg.NE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 4.5% Above NE avg. ▲ 4.5% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 46th out of 130 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 39m per day
Rank #46 / 130Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 130 homes in Nebraska. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 130 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
+4%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +82% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 37m per day ▼ 15% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 49m per day ▲ 14% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 44m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 44m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 5m per day ▲ 82% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 26m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
631 days
Bed community size
47-bed community Rank #171 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 228 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #187 / 298Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 298 homes in Nebraska. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #139 / 196Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 196 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 196. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
31 / 47
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyGosper
CMS Certification Number285215
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elwood Care Center is administered by Administrator Kate Reiners.

Owner NameVillage Of Elwood

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(308) 785-3193

Amenities & Lifestyle

43 Skilled Nursing Home Beds
8 Assisted Living Units
Specific ProgramsTour Our Facility

Contact Elwood Care Center

Inspection History

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.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 89 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (71% above)
• Deficiencies per year (69% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection February 6, 2025 Renewal

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8952 This facility has 71% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (89 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 71% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 5.93.5 This facility has 69% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5.9 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 69% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 6, 2025, certified licensure renewal with no deficiencies or complaints reported.
  • The April 2, 2019, inspection found eight deficiencies including care planning, infection control, food safety, and life safety code violations.
  • The January 23, 2017, complaint investigation found 22 deficiencies including failure to report injuries within 24 hours, poor sanitation, infection control, and multiple life safety code violations.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 1

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations
4 Rank #4 / 135Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 135 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #55 / 135Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 135 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations Nebraska average: 0.5

4 moderate citations Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 2 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 12, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 12, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 12, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 12, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 55
Employees 47
Contractors 8
Staff to resident ratio 1.83 : 1
10% fewer staff per resident than Nebraska average
Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1 Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1See full Nebraska ranking
Avg staff/day 19
Average shift 8.2 hours
5% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 14,268

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 7 total: 5 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 18 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6%

853 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant180184,66892100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician100102,96492100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,28592100%10.1
Registered Nurse5271,0668896%11.1
Other Dietary Services Staff4049926773%7.4
Dental Services Staff1014476065%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0114086672%6.2
Administrator1013785257%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013224650%7
Nurse Practitioner1013154549%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0112546672%3.9
Speech Language Pathologist0111113235%3.5
Qualified Social Worker011372426%1.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0112333%7.7
Medical Director011111%1
18 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 96%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 73%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 57%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 50%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 49%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 35%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 26%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.5
16% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.9
19% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Average Nebraska avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.9%
24% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.2%
13% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.6%
20% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.2%
16% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.6%
6% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.8%
48% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.7%
38% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
39% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.50
17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.80

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.91
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
24% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 5.0%
549% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 53.6%
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 30
Medicare
3
10% of residents
Medicaid
11
36.7% of residents
Private pay or other
16
53.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$214.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.5M Rank #96 / 133Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$214.8K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$57.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #93 / 133Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.8M 61.5% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #56 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run Nebraska facilities typically land around 66–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$4.3M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
34 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 56%
Private pay 32%
Medicaid 12%
Discharges
19 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 48%
Private pay 28%
Medicaid 24%

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

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Elwood
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4.65
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Elwood Care Center
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4.84
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Facility 47.1%
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Rank #130 / 133
285266
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AL
HC
MC
PC
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145
Facility 145
NE AVG 82
Rank #25 / 228
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Facility 56.6%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #163 / 196
-20%
3.78
Facility 3.78
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #87 / 130
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$0
Facility $0
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20
Facility 20
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Rank #82 / 135
3.3
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57
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Rank #27 / 133
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Facility 48%
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285092
Bethany Home
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AL
MC
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Minden
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 82
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79.7%
Facility 79.7%
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Rank #90 / 196
+13%
4.75
Facility 4.75
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Rank #39 / 130
+53%+7%
$0
Facility $0
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19
Facility 19
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47
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285270
Tabitha at Prairie Commons
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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
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15
Facility 15
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Rank #104 / 135
124-
14
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Elwood Care Center is located in ELWOOD, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General 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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elwood Care Center

Who is the owner of Elwood Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Elwood Care Center is Village Of Elwood.

Is Elwood Care Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Elwood Care Center?

Elwood Care Center's occupancy is 66%.

Who is the administrator of Elwood Care Center?

Administrator KATE REINERS is the administrator of Elwood Care Center.

How many beds does Elwood Care Center have?

Elwood Care Center has 47 beds.

Are there photos of Elwood Care Center?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Elwood Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Elwood Care Center?

Elwood Care Center is located at 607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937.

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