Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC
220 South 26th Street · Ord, NE · 68862 · 3087308164
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Arbor Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
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.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285294 · certified since July 1, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.