Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

600 WEST KIMBALL STREET, Callaway, NE 68825

1.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
38 Certified Beds
47 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Quality Measures

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Care Quality Indicators

Antipsychotic Medication Use 8.86%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 28.09%

Lower is better

How Callaway Good Life Center, Inc Compares

Callaway Good Life Center, Inc is a 38-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Callaway, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 38 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Nebraska average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (57% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (100% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (100% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.1% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (32% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Callaway Good Life Center, Inc with other nursing homes in Callaway.

How is Callaway Good Life Center, Inc addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help Callaway Good Life Center, Inc keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.9% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Callaway Good Life Center, Inc keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Callaway Good Life Center, Inc?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Callaway Good Life Center, Inc?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Callaway

Callaway sits in Custer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
2,388 (22.1%)
Median age
43.6 years
Median household income
$53,891
Median home value
$116,900

Demographics for Custer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Callaway.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 285200
County Custer
Total Beds 38
Occupied Beds 30
Occupancy Rate 79%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

Location

600 WEST KIMBALL STREET, Callaway, NE 68825

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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