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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Gateway Vista

225 N 56th St, Lincoln, NE 68504 View Map

Gateway Vista is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

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Overview of Gateway Vista

Gateway Vista is one of the premier senior living communities in Lincoln. Management and staff are dedicated to promoting the standard of living for seniors who need assistance with daily living but still live an independent lifestyle. Gateway Vista is a continuum-of-care community that uniquely approaches senior care where residents are sure to feel like they belong.

Gateway offers a range of services for its specialties: independent living, assisted living, memory care, outpatient therapy, short-term rehab, traditional skilled care, home health care, and respite care.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.84/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

83.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$25.2M

Operating loss

-$279.4K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$25,171,314.00

Operating loss

$-279,439.00

Payroll costs

$5.6M

22.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$19.8M

Total costs $25.5M

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

18 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 71 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Services

PHYSICAL THERAPY

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

SPEECH THERAPY

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

License number: ALF064

CMS Certification Number: 285266

County: LANCASTER

Ownership & operating entity

Gateway Vista is legally operated by GATEWAY PROPERTIES, INC., and administrated by Tonya Noack.

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare

80 units

Total beds

80 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mark Sroczynski, Executive Director

Contact Information

Fax: (402) 467-0299

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Community: Lincoln (Culler)

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ARDLEY, MIKEL

CCN: 285266

Occupancy: 83.2%

Home Revenue: $24,929,514.00

Payroll Costs: $5,631,158.00

Payroll %: 22.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 67.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.8388

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

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225 N 56th St, Lincoln, NE 68504

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Total Staff

123

Employees

100

Contractors

34,547

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	13	9.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	48	9.8	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	110	6.5	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

190 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

20 staff

5.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

5.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

30.8%

of total hours from contractors

10,638 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 23 Licensed Practical Nurse: 38 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Medication Aide/Technician: 18

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	87	23	110	15,046	91	100%	6.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	38	48	8,773	91	100%	9.8
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	2,551	91	100%	9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,613	71	78%	7.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	1,110	70	77%	6.6
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	1,015	69	76%	7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	7	7	987	74	81%	5.2
Medication Aide/Technician	1	18	19	925	67	74%	8.7
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	750	81	89%	5.6
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	608	65	71%	5.2
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	278	73	80%	2.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	221	35	38%	6.3
Administrator	1	0	1	168	21	23%	8

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Total Health inspections 3

30% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 10

45% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

3.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 9 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 1

100% above Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 9

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 18, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 12, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 12, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 12, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Paragon Management Services

Resident Census by Payment Source

79 Total Residents

Medicare 36 (45.6%)

Medicaid 29 (36.7%)

Private Pay/Other 14 (17.7%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.0

21% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 19.6

16% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.7%

29% below Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 14.8%

33% below Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.3%

9% above Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 10.3%

128% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.4%

20% below Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.4%

70% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.3%

48% below Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.3%

1% below Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.6%

2% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.6%

71% below Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.9%

9% better than Nebraska average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.7%

30% better than Nebraska average

Influenza Vaccine 85.2%

12% better than Nebraska average

Total fines amount $9K

This home paid 74% less in fines than the state average.

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 31% fewer fines than the state average.

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials 1

This home had 38% more payment denials than the state average.

Nebraska average: 0.7

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 12, 2024

$9K

Payment Denial Jun 12, 2024

18 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Gateway Vista based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 83.2% ↑ 3.0pp vs 2022

Net Income -$279,439 ↑ ~$90K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,984,467 ↑ ~$245K vs 2022

Profit Margin -1.1% ↑ 0.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	81.2%	79.9%	56.3%	69.2%	79.7%	87.8%	90.7%	84.8%	85.8%	79.2%	85.3%	80.2%	83.2%
Beds	20	20	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
Net Income	$297,345	$332,780	-$268,202	$17,746,862	-$63,967	$699,885	$596,755	$415,928	$355,494	$351,152	-$589,505	-$369,424	-$279,439
Gross Revenue	$4,188,563	$4,360,267	$5,766,815	$35,797,394	$19,293,309	$20,339,006	$20,919,138	$19,593,952	$19,240,338	$17,641,541	$19,341,850	$22,767,463	$24,929,514
Operating Expenses	$3,784,992	$3,894,700	$5,072,218	$12,404,390	$12,075,301	$12,404,156	$12,925,253	$12,541,327	$12,827,188	$13,199,114	$14,448,852	$14,355,870	$15,348,869
Net Patient Revenue	$4,075,189	$4,224,189	$4,798,291	$30,145,854	$11,917,911	$13,017,919	$13,426,911	$12,863,205	$13,095,608	$12,725,545	$13,476,754	$13,575,964	$14,827,630
Total Payroll	$1,812,056	$1,892,996	$2,475,145	$5,131,299	$6,979,252	$6,807,885	$7,438,259	$7,106,412	$7,359,636	$7,811,107	$8,786,507	$6,739,289	$6,984,467
Profit Margin %	7.1%	7.6%	-4.7%	49.6%	-0.3%	3.4%	2.9%	2.1%	1.9%	2.0%	-3.1%	-1.6%	-1.1%
Medicare %	12.1%	9.6%	19.0%	45.4%	46.0%	35.1%	36.6%	31.3%	26.4%	26.4%	26.9%	30.8%	31.5%
Medicaid %	21.3%	18.0%	17.6%	6.9%	14.4%	19.9%	21.9%	25.7%	30.8%	30.0%	28.6%	33.4%	32.8%
Private %	66.6%	72.4%	63.5%	47.7%	39.7%	45.0%	41.5%	43.0%	42.7%	43.6%	44.5%	35.8%	35.7%
Revenue/Day	$688	$723	$761	$1,492	$512	$506	$507	$519	$523	$549	$541	$580	$610
Cost/Day	$639	$666	$804	$614	$519	$482	$488	$506	$512	$569	$580	$613	$631
Avg Length of Stay	118.5 days	136.0 days	65.0 days	33.0 days	36.6 days	56.7 days	50.8 days	50.5 days	58.8 days	52.8 days	49.3 days	51.6 days	51.5 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

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Gateway Vista

Gateway Vista is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Gateway Vista is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Gateway Vista

Gateway Vista is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Gateway Vista is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Quality ratings

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

Services

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Leadership

Contact Information

Inspection History

Inspection Reports

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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