Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital
Central City, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285292) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 946-2920 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.0% nursing staff turnover rate. CMS rates its staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 46 beds and reports an average daily resident census of 30.1. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 30, 2014, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in this data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this individual facility's 4-star rating exceeds its chain's average.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare given ratings and inspection data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 4-star overall rating, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.0%; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 46 beds with an average daily census of 30.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government (county)-owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 30, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3089462920 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3089462920 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285292?state=NE.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.