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Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital

1715 26th Street, Central City, NE, 68826

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Good Samaritan Society · Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital, with 7 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
46
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Merrick Co. avg 2.5Nebraska avg 2.88This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Merrick Co. avg: 2.5. Nebraska avg: 2.88.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

7
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12023
52024
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)14.49%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.42%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.56%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Merrick County5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Glasser, RonaldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Huggett, RaymondCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wolfe, KatherynCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Benner, TysonCORPORATE OFFICER
Glasser, RonaldCORPORATE OFFICER
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Johnson, LaurieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mahnke, StevenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Triplett, EmilyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Vandewalle, MelissaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Vandewalle, MelissaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Merrick County.

1715 26th Street, Central City
Merrick County · NE · 68826
46 certified beds41.1066, -98.0040

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Sumner Place
CCN 285002
Lincoln, NE544Not shown$0
St. Jane de Chantal
CCN 285004
Lincoln, NE535Not shown$0
Douglas County Health Center
CCN 285019
Omaha, NE215Not shown$0
Eastmont
CCN 285036
Lincoln, NE341Not shown$0
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
CCN 285049
Lincoln, NE111Not shown$53,267
The Banyan at Montclair
CCN 285054
Omaha, NENot shown$141,793

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Frequently asked questions

What is Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's CMS rating?

Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital located?

Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital is located at 1715 26th Street, Central City, NE, 68826 in Merrick County, and CMS lists 46 certified beds.

Does Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 2 facilities in Merrick County, and 2.88 across Nebraska. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
285292
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
46
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 7 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Sep 11, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 15, 2025
Aug 13, 20240655EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2024
Aug 13, 20240690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2024
Aug 13, 20240759EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2024
Aug 13, 20240880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2024
Aug 13, 20240692DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2024
Jun 29, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 8, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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