Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home
1100 West 2nd St · Oshkosh, NE · 69154 · 3087723283
24 certified beds Government - City/county Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 23, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 28E180 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.