Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
Broken Bow, Nebraska · Custer CountyCMS #281365
23 BedsGovernmentRuralCritical Access
Financial Snapshot
4.0%
Operating Margin
State median: -2.0%
4.1%
Total Margin
57
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 48
10.9%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 21.7%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes9.6%
Obesity38.7%
Uninsured7.2%
PCPs per 10K5.7
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callaway District Hospital | 12 | 17.3 mi |
| Valley County Health System | 16 | 38.1 mi |
| Cozad Community Hospital | 20 | 41.9 mi |
Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-10-29.