Nursing homes in Central City, NE
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Central City, part of the Merrick area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Central City, Nebraska, currently hosts two nursing home facilities serving residents in Merrick County and the surrounding 68826 ZIP code area. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital stands out as the highest-rated facility in the community, earning a 4-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Central City
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Central City
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Central City
| Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital LITZENBERG MEMORIAL MERRICK COUNTY · Small · Government | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Central City AVID HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.