Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital
1715 26th Street · Central City, NE · 68826 · 3089462920
46 certified beds Government - County Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 29, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285292 · certified since October 30, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.