Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital
1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826 · CCN 285292
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg residents/day
- 33.5
- Phone
- 3089462920
Inspection history vs Nebraska & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Nebraska avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-11 | 1 | 6.7 | 9.5 | -5.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-13 | 5 | 6.1 | 9.8 | -1.1 better |
| 3 | 2023-06-29 | 1 | 5.4 | 9.3 | -4.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.22 | 23.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.61 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.49 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (7)
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-13 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERRICK COUNTY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2017-07-01 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| JOHNSON, LAURIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-01-13 |
| MAHNKE, STEVEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2011-06-01 |
| TRIPLETT, EMILY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VANDEWALLE, MELISSA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-08-19 |
| GLASSER, RONALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1986-11-12 |
| HUGGETT, RAYMOND | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1999-07-01 |
| WOLFE, KATHERYN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2002-02-01 |
| BENNER, TYSON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-10-20 |
| GLASSER, RONALD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1989-07-01 |
Other facilities in Central City
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Central City | ★★☆☆☆ | 63 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.