Valley County, Nebraska · Nursing home
Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC
1 of 5 overall from CMS
220 South 26th Street, Ord, NE 68862
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.8
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.28 hours Below the state average of 3.98
- Nursing staff who left in a year 51.4% Above the state average of 48.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 25 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 56.7% of 60 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC is a 60-bed nursing home in Ord, Nebraska (Valley County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.28 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Nebraska average of 3.98. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day (average)
- 34.0
- Certified since
- 2015 (11 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 13 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Nov 18, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Nebraska average is 7.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 51.4%, above the Nebraska average of 48.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.84 hours per resident on weekends against 3.28 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Nebraska average 2.8
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Nebraska average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Nebraska average 3.2
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Nebraska average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Nebraska average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.28 h Nebraska average 3.98
- Nurse aides 2.28 h Nebraska average 2.64
- Licensed practical nurses 0.50 h Nebraska average 0.67
- Registered nurses 0.50 h Nebraska average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 2.84 h Nebraska average 3.48
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Nebraska average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover51.4%
- Nebraska average48.7%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Nebraska average44.1%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Nebraska and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.8% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.4% | 4.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.3% | 93.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 34.2% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.2% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 96.1% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.4% | 25.9% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.5% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.16 | 1.81 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.11 | 1.92 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 48.2% | 80.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 43.5% | 75.9% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 20.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 25 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 13 | 4 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 10 | 2 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 2 | 3 |
Nebraska homes averaged 7.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (25)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
Nebraska homes averaged 0.4 fines and $11,975 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Nebraska
- Size108 of 180 by certified beds
- Nebraska average residents per day55.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Valley County1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC?
Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC have?
Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC has 60 certified beds. It averages 34.0 residents per day, about 56.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC?
The home reports 3.28 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.50 hours from registered nurses. The Nebraska average is 3.98 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Arbor Care Centers - Ord, LLC accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Community Memorial Health Center 64beds 94.2%in use 3.98nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Brookefield Park 70beds 90.7%in use 4.20nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Brookestone View 60beds 90.3%in use 4.22nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Valley County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 285294. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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