Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital
1715 26th Street, Central City, NE 68826
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How Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital Compares
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital is a 46-bed government-owned nursing facility in Central City, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (30.9%) is above the Nebraska average of 21.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Central City, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.9% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (45% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital with other nursing homes in Central City.
What keeps Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.5% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 46 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital's rating advantage in Central City?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Central City
Central City sits in Merrick County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.0% 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+
- 1,644 (21.0%)
- Median age
- 43.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,254
- Median home value
- $119,900
Demographics for Merrick County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Central City.
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