nursing home in Mitchell, NE
Mitchell Care Center
1723 23rd Street, Mitchell, NE 69357 · (308) 623-1212
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mitchell Care Center at a glance
Mitchell Care Center is a 50-bed government nursing home in Mitchell, Nebraska (Scott Bluff County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Nebraska average of 2.8.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 10, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.5% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Rural Health Development
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 2014
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Scott Bluff County
- CMS Certification Number
- 285287
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.81 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.39 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.45 hrs | 2.64 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.13 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 44.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 46 | 57.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $11,975 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.2% | 73% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.2% | 20.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.7% | 19% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.1% | 18.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 14.8% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.9% | 19.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.6% | 25.9% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.5% | 75.9% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.7% | 80.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 28, 2026 |
| September 10, 2025 Complaint | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 25, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 25, 2025 |
| September 10, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2025 |
| August 13, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 22, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 22, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Standard | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2024 |
| September 26, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| September 26, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| July 26, 2022 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 26, 2022 |
| July 26, 2022 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 26, 2022 |
| July 26, 2022 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2022 |
| July 26, 2022 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 25, 2022 |
| July 26, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 18, 2022 |
| July 26, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 19, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF MITCHELL Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/04/1992 |
| HAHN, STEPHANIE Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2013 |
| CURTIS, DAVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2016 |
| SCHNEIDER, TIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2016 |
| TAYLOR, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| HAHN, STEPHANIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2014 |
| WICKHAM, CRYSTAL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mitchell Care Center's rating?
Mitchell Care Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Nebraska nursing homes is 2.8 stars.
How many inspection citations did Mitchell Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Nebraska average of 7.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mitchell Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Mitchell Care Center?
It is government - city/county and part of Rural Health Development. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mitchell Care Center and how do I contact it?
Mitchell Care Center is at 1723 23rd Street, Mitchell, NE 69357. Phone: (308) 623-1212.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.