Stone Hearth Estates
Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gothenburg, NE

Stone Hearth Estates

Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gothenburg, NE

Overview of Stone Hearth Estates

Stone Hearth Estates offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Gothenburg, NE. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level of support without leaving Stone Hearth Estates. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants private living now but may need assisted living or memory care later. With 65 beds, it falls between the smaller and larger community size ranges.

Stone Hearth Estates opened in 2005. Its Short Stay program gives families a temporary care option instead of requiring a long term move. Administrator Ashley Johnson oversees the community. A Walk Score of 49 describes a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 65 Rank #66 / 137Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 66th out of 137 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #82 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 82nd out of 170 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
49 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #22 / 104Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 22nd out of 104 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 104. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
87.7% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Nebraska average: 73.7%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyDawson
License NumberALF302

Ownership & Operating Entity

Stone Hearth Estates is administered by Administrator Ashley Johnson.

Contact Information

Fax(308) 537-7787

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsShort Stay

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
1 deficiency 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2014 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (98% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 152.0 This facility has 98% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 98% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.32.7 This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NE avg 2.7).↓ 89% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 413.0 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (4 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Nebraska

Stone Hearth Estates is located in GOTHENBURG, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General 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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Hearth Estates

Is Stone Hearth Estates in a walkable area?

Stone Hearth Estates has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Stone Hearth Estates?

According to NE state health department records, Stone Hearth Estates's license number is ALF302.

What is the occupancy rate at Stone Hearth Estates?

Stone Hearth Estates's occupancy is 87.7%.

Are pets allowed at Stone Hearth Estates?

No, Stone Hearth Estates has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Stone Hearth Estates?

The team at Stone Hearth Estates can be reached at admin@stonehearthestates.com.

Who is the administrator of Stone Hearth Estates?

Administrator Ashley Johnson is the administrator of Stone Hearth Estates.

How many beds does Stone Hearth Estates have?

Stone Hearth Estates has 65 beds.

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