The Oaks at Central City

The Oaks at Central City, located at 2720 17th Ave in Central City, Nebraska, is a skilled nursing facility with 63 certified beds and an average of 61 residents each day, run by OAKS AT CENTRAL CITY LLC and part of Avid Healthcare Group, and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. This place provides several types of care, including short-term rehab, long-term care, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, adult day care, independent living, assisted living, and home health care; they also can help with hospice needs, and have outpatient therapy, social outings, and support with daily living tasks. The community is designed for comfort, offering well-lit hallways, welcoming entrances with outdoor seating, comfortable lounges with rocking chairs and sofas, a dining room overlooking green space, an on-site salon, and secured units for memory care and mental health.

Staff at The Oaks at Central City focus on detailed, individualized care plans, paying attention to what each resident needs to feel at home. Residents find 24-hour nurse coverage, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, private dining if needed, an emergency call system, transportation, an activities director, behavior and case management, and a secured Alzheimer's unit. Amenities include a beauty salon, restaurant-style dining, recreational and wellness activities, and roomy, accessible spaces indoors and outside. The outdoor areas have neat landscaping where people can sit and enjoy the scenery.

While the facility underwent recent renovations to help make areas more accessible, past inspection reports do show a record of fines totaling $45,249.75, five substantiated complaints, and health survey scores and star ratings that fall below national averages-staffing is one star, quality measures are three stars, and health inspections are two stars. Nurse staffing per resident per day is 2.78 hours, and RN staffing is under 0.4 hours daily, both below state averages, with a nurse turnover rate of about 65%, higher than usual. Records cite issues with food quality, residents' rights, infection control, and respecting allergies or dietary needs.

The Oaks at Central City aims for a community feel, offering a range of social activities, outings, and wellness programs. Unique features include the secure memory care unit, a full calendar of activities, and many therapy options. Room types aren't detailed, but there are common areas for gathering, and private spots for family meals or quiet time. This facility uses a team approach focused on the health, safety, and comfort of each resident, and although it has modern amenities and compassionate care, the facility does face staffing and inspection challenges that families may want to understand when choosing care options.