Life Care Center of Elkhorn
20275 Hopper Street · Elkhorn, NE · 68022 · 4022892572
135 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $40,610 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,610 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 8, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 13, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 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 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 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 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 6, 2025 | Fine | $40,610 |
| November 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 30 days |
| December 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285134 · certified since September 17, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.