Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home
1100 West 2nd St, Oshkosh, NE 69154
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home Compares
Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home is a 24-bed government-owned nursing facility in Oshkosh, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.9%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 24 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.2% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Oshkosh.
How is Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home 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 Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 4.2% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home?
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 Garden County Hospital & Nursing Home?
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 Oshkosh
Oshkosh sits in Garden County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.1% 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+
- 519 (27.1%)
- Median age
- 49.6 years
- Median household income
- $42,076
- Median home value
- $77,100
Demographics for Garden County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oshkosh.
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