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923 Senior Circle Macy, NE 68039 · Thurston County
CMS certification number 28A065 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska average of 2.9.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.69 hours per resident per day at Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home, above the Nebraska median of 3.99 (US median: 3.72). About 1.06 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.49 hours, 21% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 37.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Nebraska median 47.6%). That is lower than most homes in Nebraska, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home: Medicare and Medicaid
Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Nebraska Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 29, 2026 and found 4 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 11 citations at Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home across 3 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 11 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (4) and infection control (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "implement a program that monitors antibiotic use" (tag F0881, level F, January 29, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
January 29, 2026 · 4 citations
FImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 31, 2024 · 4 citations
FHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 21, 2023 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DImplement 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 29, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 21% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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9.7 mi
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital WinnebagoEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 34m for patients treated and sent home
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14.5 mi
Burgess Health Center OnawaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 10m for patients treated and sent home
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18.1 mi
Pender Community Hospital PenderEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 8m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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