Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Elwood Care Center
Elwood, NE · 43 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 285215 · first certified September 1997
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - City
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NE
9 citations — more than 21% of the 180 certified nursing homes in NE. Compared within NE rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in NE are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 271 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NE, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NE figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in NE | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | 3 |
| February 11, 2025 | 2 |
| May 6, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-05-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 6, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
February 11, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 6, 2025) |
March 12, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.