Elwood Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and modern facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 26 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Elwood Care Center is highly regarded for its clean environment and professional, compassionate staff. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, families should schedule a tour to observe the daily interaction between staff and residents to ensure it meets your specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
26 reviews on Google“Elwood Care Center receives consistently high ratings from visitors who praise the facility for its clean, modern appearance and professional, kind staff. Families frequently highlight the facility's willingness to accommodate special requests and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for residents and their visitors.”
Quality Themes
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- Clean and modern facility
- Kind and professional staff
- Accommodating to family visits
- High-quality meal service
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 30 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your high marks for meal quality, how do you handle specific dietary preferences or requests for residents who might have a favorite family recipe?
- 2Since Elwood Care Center maintains a 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you prioritize to keep the environment so clean and modern for residents?
- 3I noticed your staff is frequently praised for being accommodating to family visits; what is the best way for us to coordinate our visits to ensure we are involved in our loved one's daily routine?
- 4Given your 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that each of the 43 residents receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
- 5What kind of social activities or community events do you host that help foster the friendly atmosphere mentioned by your residents' families?
- 6In the event of a medical concern, how do you communicate updates to family members, and what is your process for coordinating care with off-site specialists?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The most professional staff and facility. They truly care for the clients. Also the meals are exceptional. First class 100%.”
“I don't think we could trust more caring people to take care of my great grandma. We always enjoy visiting her here!”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Elwood Care Center shows a concerning pattern of recurring safety violations across three years, particularly with fire safety systems and electrical equipment that have persisted despite corrections. The facility has repeatedly failed inspections for smoke doors, fire safety equipment, and emergency power systems, with the same deficiencies appearing in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Additional issues include care planning, accident prevention, and infection control, though all violations were reportedly corrected after being cited.
Feb 11, 2025Routine2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Mar 12, 2024Routine7
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Mar 23, 2023Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Elwood Care Center
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
The Village of Elwood, Nebraska
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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