The Vardell Report.Callaway Good Life Center, Inc

Across 5 inspections from February 2024 to April 2026, state surveyors documented 28 findings at Callaway Good Life Center, Inc; 28 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

5

2024–2026, standard and complaint

Findings

28

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

28

Of 28 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

3

2 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Apr 222026

   Standard health inspection

   11 findings

   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F761Ensure 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 1, 2026
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. May 192025

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025
   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 27, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Feb 102025

   Standard health inspection

   9 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025
   • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Mar 52024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level GActual harmCorrected Mar 27, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Feb 292024

   Standard health inspection

   5 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
   • F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
   • F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $17,148 imposed February 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $17,460 imposed February 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Denial of payment imposed February 29, 2024. Status: Closed, April 5, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F812 in February 2025, May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424252526F812 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F641 in February 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424252526F641 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F760 in February 2024 and March 2024. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424252526F760 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F761 in February 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424252526F761 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.

2. 02

   Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?

   Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?

   Significant Medication Errors: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

4. 04

   How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

   Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

5. 05

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

6. 06

   What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

   A $17,148 civil money penalty was imposed February 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Nebraska state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Nebraska state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Nebraska state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Nebraska state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Nebraska state survey agency

  Inspection May 19, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Nebraska state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 285200

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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