CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2852152026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Elwood Care Center

607 Smith Avenue · Elwood, NE 68937 · Gosper County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds43CMS provider file
Recent citation rows17current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-0642026-05-064
Cycle 22025-02-1102025-02-112
Cycle 32024-03-1242024-03-123
02 / CITATION DETAIL

17 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-06 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-20
2026-05-06 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-20
2026-05-06 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-20
2026-05-06 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-20
2026-05-06 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-06 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-06 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2026-05-06 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-15
2025-02-11 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-06
2025-02-11 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-06
2024-03-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-01
2024-03-12 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-01
2024-03-12 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-01
2024-03-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-01
2024-03-12 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-28
2024-03-12 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-28
2024-03-12 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-28
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • THE VILLAGE OF ELWOOD, NEBRASKAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/01/1972
  • HOLL, KENTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2025
  • KOENIG, BETTYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2001
  • MARTIN, THOMASIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
  • NELSON, MARYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2016
  • RATH, STEVENIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • SCOVILLE, KIMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • THE VILLAGE OF ELWOOD, NEBRASKAOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/1972
  • MARTIN, THOMASIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/1972
  • REINERS, KATEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/08/2008
  • SMITH, SHANEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2017
  • THE VILLAGE OF ELWOOD, NEBRASKAOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/1972
  • REINERS, KATEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/08/2008
  • SMITH, SHANEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.01per resident day
RN hours0.60per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.66per resident day
Staff turnover39.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

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