Nursing homes › Nebraska › Life Care Center of Elkhorn
20275 Hopper Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022 · 4022892572 · 135 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.77 (Nebraska median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 3.24. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 39 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-13 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2023-07-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-07-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-07-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-07-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $26,397 |
| 2025-11-06 | Payment Denial | 30 days payment denial |
| 2024-12-11 | Payment Denial | 11 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUND I INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 96% | since 08/23/1995 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/23/1995 |
| COX, TAMMY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/29/2021 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2024 |
| RODMAN, JARED | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2021 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/21/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/1995 |
| HCF INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/23/1995 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/05/1990 |
| COX, TAMMY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/29/2021 |
| EKLUND, AMBER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/06/2025 |
| RODMAN, JARED | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2021 |
| SATTAR, ARIF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/19/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 285134. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.