Mitchell Care Center
1723 23rd Street, Mitchell, NE 69357
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Mitchell Care Center Compares
Mitchell Care Center is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in Mitchell, 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 rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.3%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Mitchell Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Mitchell Care Center with other nursing homes in Mitchell.
What practices help Mitchell Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.6% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Mitchell Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Mitchell Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Mitchell Care Center?
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 Mitchell Care Center?
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 Mitchell
Mitchell sits in Scotts Bluff County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% 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+
- 6,831 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $53,433
- Median home value
- $130,400
Demographics for Scotts Bluff County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mitchell.
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