Nursing homes in Elwood, NE
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elwood, part of the Gosper area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Elwood, Nebraska, have access to high-quality long-term care within Gosper County. The city currently features one nursing home, Elwood Care Center, which holds a top-tier 5-star rating based on the latest CMS Care Compare data. This facility provides essential skilled nursing services to the 68937 ZIP code and surrounding areas, maintaining the highest possible quality standards as evaluated by the federal 5-star rating system.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Elwood
- All homes in Elwood score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| Elwood Care Center ELWOOD CARE CENTER · Small · Government | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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