Callaway Good Life Center
600 West Kimball Street, Callaway, NE 68825
The residents and staff at Callaway Good Life are excited to be a part of RHD. We have been very busy this month replacing forms, policies and procedures, and computer programs. The folks at RHD have been extremely helpful in getting these tasks accomplished. Jo has spent many hours in the business office; Roz and Sue have been working with nursing. I can’t even begin to estimate the amount of time that Ron, Mike and Walt have put in to make this facility’s future a reality. Margaret, Ashley and Susan have all done their part. I know there are people behind the scenes that I have not mentioned. We thank each of these people from the bottom of our hearts. We held our “annual” Thanksgiving Resident and Family supper in November. As I was preparing to say the meal prayer for the crowd of Residents, their families and the staff, it dawned on me that this meal that I have been a part of for the past 28 years almost didn’t happen this year. With the help of the wonderful community of Callaway and surrounding towns, this tradition will continue. We have so much to be thankful for this year.
Callaway Good Life Center is licensed for 38 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 78% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Custer County, NE.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 28 problems at Callaway Good Life Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $34,608. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Callaway Good Life Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 38
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 78%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Last health inspection April 2026
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