Barbra Abena Anderson
Mar 2025
Great place! Friendly staff and very clean and modern appearance.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 43
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, City
- Certified beds
- 43
- Inspections
- View history (17 citations)
- Facility age
- Opened in 1972, expanded in 2002
- Therapy partnership
- On-site PT, OT, speech via Key Rehabilitation
- Staffing size
- Over 60 employees for 51 beds/units
- Resident choice
- Residents choose own physician and room decor
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
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Families describe Elwood Care Center as a clean, welcoming facility with a caring, attentive staff. Reviewers consistently praise the kindness shown to residents and visitors alike, and several highlight the quality of meals and the professionalism of the team.
What reviewers praise
- Reviewers describe staff as caring and professional
- Facility noted as clean and modern
- Meals praised as exceptional by reviewers
- Staff went out of their way for family visits
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Elwood Care Center is a senior living community in Elwood, Nebraska offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 27 reviews.
About Elwood Care Center
Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Nebraska provides assisted living and skilled nursing rehabilitation services. The facility opened in 1972 as a village project and expanded in 2002 with the addition of an assisted living facility. It currently operates 43 skilled nursing home beds and 8 assisted living units with a staff of over 60 employees.
The center offers an array of healthcare services to meet residents' needs at every stage of life. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided through a partnership with Key Rehabilitation. The facility emphasizes a person-centered approach, honoring residents' choices from room decoration to physician selection.
Elwood Care Center's vision is to provide a safe, home-like environment enriched in love, peace, and dignity. The center operates with the mission that every person who enters through its door is important and will be treated with the utmost respect, striving to serve residents as they would their own families.
Types of Care at Elwood Care Center
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Elwood Care Center
4.8overall · 27 ratings combined
4.8★ on Google (27)
Lisa La Rosa
Jan 2022
Went there to visit a good friend. Nice place, clean place and Great staff that are very kind. Thank you for taking good care of all of your guest.
Lana Cate
Aug 2020
A big shout out of JOY to your staff for allowing my husband Nick and I to travel from Atlanta and be able to see my Mom, Muriel Kotschwar Saturday August 29, 2020...Your staff helped us pull off the surprise and we so greatly appreciate your efforts and excitement for my Mom and her "surprise" of our unexpected visit!! Please continue to show your love and kind hearts to my Mom, Muriel and other residents...Thank you so much again! Nick and Lana Cate
Steve Garcia
Oct 2019
The most professional staff and facility. They truly care for the clients. Also the meals are exceptional. First class 100%.
Rachel Andelt
Apr 2019
I don't think we could trust more caring people to take care of my great grandma. We always enjoy visiting her here!
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 17 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
Mar 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 1, 2024
Mar 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 5, 2023
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Elwood Care Center offer?
Elwood Care Center offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Elwood Care Center located?
Elwood Care Center is located at 607 Smith Avenue in Elwood, Nebraska.
What do families say about Elwood Care Center?
Families describe Elwood Care Center as a clean, welcoming facility with a caring, attentive staff. Reviewers consistently praise the kindness shown to residents and visitors alike, and several highlight the quality of meals and the professionalism of the team.
How did Elwood Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Elwood Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 17 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Elwood Care Center?
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