ElderGrade
B

80/100

Above average

Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital

1715 26Th Street, Central City, NE 68826

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 2 in Merrick County (308) 946-2920
Certified beds
46
Occupancy
65%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.65 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 30% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.49 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.65 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.15 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 30.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: September 11, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Sep 11, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 13, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 13, 2024 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 13, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 13, 2024 F0690

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 13, 2024 F0692 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 29, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which operates 91 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GLASSER, RONALD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUGGETT, RAYMOND Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WOLFE, KATHERYN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BENNER, TYSON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GLASSER, RONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JOHNSON, LAURIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MAHNKE, STEVEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TRIPLETT, EMILY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VANDEWALLE, MELISSA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VANDEWALLE, MELISSA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MERRICK COUNTY Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital

What is the ElderGrade for Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital? +

Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital holds an ElderGrade of B (80 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital? +

Residents receive an average of 3.49 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.