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Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living

607 Smith Avenue, Elwood, NE 68937

Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(308) 785-3302

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,061

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,061
  • Average State Price: $3,722
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living Description

    Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 14.8 miles outside the town of Lexington, Nebraska. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.4
    Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 47 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Elwood
  • Ranking in State: 45 out of 301 communities in NE
  • Care B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Feedback: Concerns were raised about the professionalism of one aide, who reportedly made inappropriate comments about residents and showed reluctance in providing necessary assistance without the use of a lift, despite the residents' requirements.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Staff received high praise for facilitating a surprise visit, showing great effort and excitement, which was deeply appreciated by the visitors.
    • The facility is commended for its professionalism, exceptional care for clients, and outstanding meals.
    • Visitors and relatives express trust and satisfaction with the caring nature of the staff towards residents.
    • Employees find it a great place to work, highlighting the kind and caring environment.
    • Noted improvements over the years, with consistent high-quality care for residents.
    • Positive remarks on the facility's atmosphere and cleanliness, as well as the kindness of the staff.

    General Comments: One review mentioned a resident as being particularly notable, without further context. Another review requested deletion.


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    Health

    Skilled Services

    Long-Term Care

    Respite Care

    Adult Daycare

    Hospice

    Inpatient & Outpatient Therapy


    Activities

    Scheduled Activities

    Sunday Worship

    Healing Garden


    Community Amenities

    Large Landscaped Patio

    Shower

    Garden


    Room Amenities

    Cable TV

    Wireless Internet

    Home-Like Environment



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 1997
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 43
    Total current residents: 33
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2023-03-21 2023-05-05 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
    2021-12-06 2021-12-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-12-06 2021-12-16 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-09-10 2020-09-24 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-09-10 2020-09-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-09-10 2020-10-25 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Lexington which is 14.8 miles away and has a population of 10,075 (small town).
    • The average income is $81,693, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 54.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 97 days of rain, 39 days of snow and 227 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.4 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    12.5 miles away
    Sonny's Super Foods
    19.8 miles away

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    Banks

    Security First Bank
    20.0 miles away
    Homestead Bank
    20.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lexington Regional Health Center
    14.6 miles away
    Cozad Community Hospital
    20.1 miles away

    None Found

    Dentists

    Cozad Dental Clinic
    19.9 miles away
    Davis Family Dental
    20.1 miles away

    Parks

    Elwood Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area
    1.0 miles away
    Elwood Reservoir Recreation Area
    3.2 miles away
    George E Johnson Historical Marker
    6.5 miles away
    Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
    6.5 miles away
    Johnson Lake State Recreation Area: North Inlet
    7.4 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    None Found

    Restaurants

    Kirk's Nebraskaland Restaurant
    12.3 miles away
    Lexington Greyhound Station
    12.8 miles away
    El Paraiso
    19.3 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    19.4 miles away

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