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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Life Care Center of Elkhorn

20275 Hopper Street · Elkhorn, NE 68022 · 135 certified beds

4022892572

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About Life Care Center of Elkhorn

Life Care Center of Elkhorn is a nursing home in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Public records list 135 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Life Care Centers of America. It is Medicare certified. We hold 39 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 13 May 2026. CMS also lists 3 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.77 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

34

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

30

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

35

Inspection history (39)

Records from July 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 13, 2026 · D

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-13 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-13.GOV

  • May 13, 2026 · D

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-13 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-13.GOV

  • May 13, 2026 · D

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-13 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-13.GOV

  • May 13, 2026 · D

    Citation F0605

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-13 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-13.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0693

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0605

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · E

    Citation F0923

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0923 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0699

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0572

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0572 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · F

    Citation F0802

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · F

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

  • December 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-08 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-08.GOV

Penalties (3)

Total fines on file: $26,397

  • November 6, 2025 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2025-12-09

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-12-09, lasting 30 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-11-06). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-06.GOV

  • November 6, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-138215

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,397 against this nursing home on 2025-11-06 (Fine ID: 138215). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-06.GOV

  • December 11, 2024 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2024-11-30

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-11-30, lasting 11 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-12-11). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-11.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 3.77 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.77 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.77 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.77 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.77 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.77 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Life Care Centers of America

Chain ID 311 · 194 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.4
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.8
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Life Care Centers of America, INC.

    chain · PAC 6608783543

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NE range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · NE$8,377/mo
See full NE cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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