Quick answers
- Is Mitchell Care Center licensed?
- Mitchell Care Center appears on the official licence list of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (list dated October 15, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, licence number ALF266, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Mitchell Care Center have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 16. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Mitchell Care Center?
- 1717 23rd Street, Mitchell, NE 69357, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
- What is the phone number of Mitchell Care Center?
- (308) 623-1212, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff (about 16 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Cirrus House Inc Apartments Assisted Living10 mi · Scottsbluff, NE · capacity 23
- Emerald Court10 mi · Scottsbluff, NE · capacity 21
- Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center10 mi · Scottsbluff, NE · capacity 23
- Regional West Village10 mi · Scottsbluff, NE · capacity 53
- Wel-Life at Scottsbluff10 mi · Scottsbluff, NE · capacity 48
- Western Nebraska Veterans Home10 mi · Scottsbluff, NE · capacity 47
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Regional West Medical Center16 mi · Scottsbluff, NE
- Community Hospital19 mi · Torrington, WY
- Box Butte General Hospital46 mi · Alliance, NE
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | MITCHELL CARE CENTER |
| Licence number | ALF266 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 16 |
| Address | 1717 23rd Street, Mitchell, NE 69357 |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| State | Nebraska |
| Phone | (308) 623‑1212 |
| Licensing agency | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Nebraska — Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit, list dated October 15, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances