Nursing Home

The Oaks at Central City

Overview of The Oaks at Central City
The Oaks at Central City is a senior living facility located in Central City, Nebraska. It offers secure memory care and mental health services, along with skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. The facility is committed to providing quality care tailored to the needs of its residents.
(308) 946-3088

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Nebraska average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 15m per day

This home provides 25% less nursing time per resident than the Nebraska average.

Nebraska average: 4h 19m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 64

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Nebraska average
Occupancy rate 92.2%
Residents per day (avg) 61
Occupancy rate
92.2%
Residents per day (avg)
61

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

23% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

49% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.6M
Profit
$419.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3,631,513.00
Profit
$419,282.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.4M
37.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.9M
Total costs $3.2M
Bed community size
64-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
In line with Nebraska average
Occupied beds
59 / 64
Average residents 54 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
County: MERRICK

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285147
Certification type: Certification

Ownership & operating entity

The Oaks at Central City is administrated by Sylvia Mileg, Administrator.

Owner name: THE OAKS AT CENTRAL CITY LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Memory Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Mental Health Unit

Contact Information

Fax: (308) 946-2068

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Secure Memory Care & Mental Health Unit

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.

14 visits/inspections

5 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 life safety inspections

Results

8 with issues

6 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:August 2, 2023

45 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 19
Citations per inspection
3.8

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Nebraska average: 0.5

19 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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Address 115.9 miles from city center

Address CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

80
Total Staff
55
Employees
25
Contractors
20,176
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse79.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse89.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant267.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
61 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
24%
of total hours from contractors
4,837 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Registered Nurse: 3 Medication Aide/Technician: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Medication Aide/Technician154196,39891100%9.2
Certified Nursing Assistant188265,48691100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse5382,99691100%9.7
Registered Nurse4371,59091100%9.7
Mental Health Service Worker1016146673%9.3
Dietitian1015716673%8.7
Administrator1014966268%8
RN Director of Nursing1014906268%7.9
Physical Therapist1014897077%7
Nurse Practitioner1013995055%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1122003235%6.1
Other Dietary Services Staff2021783640%4.9
Physical Therapy Assistant1121122426%4.5
Speech Language Pathologist3141011921%5.3
Qualified Social Worker011383437%1.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician033191011%1.9

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
58 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (3.4%)
Medicaid
49 residents (84.5%)
Private pay or other
7 residents (12.1%)
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.

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. 9.0
20% 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. 20.6
12% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
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 18.7%
16% 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 27.2%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
36% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
57% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
86% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
5% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 23.7%
434% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 56.7%
186% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.7%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 56.7%
30% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

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

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

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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

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

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

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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