Chi Health St. Francis, situated in Grand Island, Nebraska, stands as a beacon of comfort and compassion for seniors seeking exceptional care. With an unwavering commitment to maintaining elevated standards, this healthcare haven offers a comprehensive spectrum of senior services. Boasting a team of primary care providers and expert specialists, the facility ensures a holistic approach to medical care.
For well over a century, since its inception in 1887, Chi Health St. Francis has been a stalwart provider of top-notch medical care. Operating as a nonprofit health system with a foundation rooted in faith, the center takes pride in delivering exemplary heart care and an array of medical services. From comprehensive diabetes education to specialized behavioral care, from orthopedics and neurosurgery to wound and ostomy care, and even encompassing rehabilitation and respiratory care, Chi Health St. Francis is dedicated to serving the diverse healthcare needs of its community.
Compare Nursing Homes around Grand Island (Metro Area)
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| CHI Health St. Francis | NH SNF | Grand Island (West Faidley Avenue) | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#203 / 226 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
NE AVG
71.4
Rank
#156 / 182 | -30% | 6.87
Facility
6.87
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#1 / 120 | +301% | +54% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 125 | 7
Facility
7
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#14 / 123 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#13 / 123 | - | 18 | - |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
47
Rank
#154 / 287 | - | - | - | - | 285081 | ||||
| Tiffany Square | NH SNF | Grand Island | 103
Facility
103
NE AVG
82
Rank
#62 / 226 |
74.8%
Facility
74.8%
NE AVG
71.4
Rank
#96 / 182 | +5% | 4.29
Facility
4.29
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#57 / 120 | -35% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 125 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#77 / 123 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#53 / 123 | - | 77 | - | - | Richard Fruehling | $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#23 / 114 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#24 / 114 | 54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#89 / 114 | 285087 | ||||
| Tabitha at Prairie Commons | NH IL MC RC SNF | Grand Island | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#203 / 226 |
65.3%
Facility
65.3%
NE AVG
71.4
Rank
#125 / 182 | -9% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#8 / 120 | +44% | +28% | $10.3k
Facility
$10.3k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#100 / 125 | 15
Facility
15
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#55 / 123 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#95 / 123 | 1 | 24 | - |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
47
Rank
#266 / 287 | Tabitha Grand Island, Inc | - | - | - | 285307 | ||||
| Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village | NH AL IL RC SNF | Grand Island | 67
Facility
67
NE AVG
82
Rank
#112 / 226 |
72.1%
Facility
72.1%
NE AVG
71.4
Rank
#103 / 182 | +1% | 3.45
Facility
3.45
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#106 / 120 | -39% | -23% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#98 / 125 | 23
Facility
23
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#90 / 123 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#36 / 123 | 2 | 48 | - |
2
Facility
2
NE AVG
47
Rank
#286 / 287 | Steven Husen | $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#43 / 114 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#41 / 114 | 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#58 / 114 | 285285 | ||||
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview | NH AL MC SNF | Grand Island | 95
Facility
95
NE AVG
82
Rank
#69 / 226 |
57.9%
Facility
57.9%
NE AVG
71.4
Rank
#140 / 182 | -19% | 3.39
Facility
3.39
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#106 / 120 | -39% | -24% | $20.7k
Facility
$20.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#105 / 125 | 25
Facility
25
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#96 / 123 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#110 / 123 | - | 55 | - | - | Grand Island Lakeview Operations LLC | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#32 / 114 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#46 / 114 | 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#97 / 114 | 285106 |
Grand Island’s Tiffany Square is a 103-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on West Faidley Avenue, in a car-dependent stretch of Hall County (Walk Score 0). Stephanie Olson administers the building, which is owned by Vhs Grand Island, LLC.
Three out of four beds are filled: occupancy runs at 75%, or 77 of 103 beds. What stands out is how short most stays are. Residents average just 106 days here, a number that fits a facility built for recovery rather than permanent residence. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are the core offerings, geared toward residents working back from surgery, illness, or injury before heading home.
Registered nurses provide 34 minutes of care per resident each day, licensed practical nurses add 39 minutes, and together with aide time the facility reaches 4 hours and 17 minutes of total nursing care daily. Certified nursing aides carry the largest share of that load, at 3 hours and 14 minutes. Coverage-wise, Tiffany Square takes Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into a single way to pay.
From the staffing pattern, the short average stay, and the rehab-focused services, Tiffany Square reads as a facility oriented toward residents passing through on their way back to independent life, not one built around long-term custodial care.
Tabitha at Prairie Commons offers seniors a premier living experience in Grand Island, Nebraska. With a wide spectrum of services including assisted living, independent living, memory care options, and skilled nursing, this community is a true haven of compassion and care. The state-of-the-art facilities not only provide comfort but also the assurance of round-the-clock support, creating a worry-free lifestyle.
Residents can enjoy the convenience of an in-house beauty salon, barber shop, fitness studio, and wellness classroom. The engaging theater, creative studio, and library offer spaces for self-expression and relaxation. Outdoors, the community boasts serene patios, lush gardens, and scenic walking trails, inviting residents to connect with nature. The easy-access bathrooms with grab bars and elevated fixtures ensure safety, enhancing the overall sense of comfort and belonging. With its vibrant activities and a family-style living environment, this modern oasis stands out among assisted living homes, providing unparalleled quality of life for seniors.
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village is a senior living community at 4075 Timberline Street in Grand Island, Nebraska. What stands out first is the range of care. One community holds nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing. A resident whose needs shift over time can move between them without packing up and starting over somewhere new. The setting is car-dependent, so plan on driving in for visits.
The community is licensed for 67 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. It is a smaller place. For some families, that is the point. Staff have fewer names to learn.
Recovery care is a real focus here; there are short-term rehab, inpatient and outpatient therapy, respite stays, home health care. Someone coming off surgery or a hospital stay can do their therapy on-site instead of arranging rides to outside appointments. Nursing staff are present around the clock. Total nursing care works out to about 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day. Within that, a resident sees roughly 36 minutes of registered nurse time, 25 minutes from a licensed practical nurse, and 2 hours and 45 minutes of nurse aide time.
A chapel anchors regular worship and fellowship. A library, a computer lab, and meeting rooms give people places to read, log on, or gather. Anyone who wants to keep moving has a new indoor walking track and outdoor trails to use. The Village Café is where meals and casual catch-ups happen.
Payment is flexible as the community takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families more than one way to cover the cost of care. For anyone comparing options in the Grand Island area, that combination of layered care and payment routes is worth a close look.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview sits on the west side of Grand Island, Nebraska, at 1405 West Hwy 34. It’s a car-dependent spot (Walk Score 0). Plan to drive when you visit.
This is a skilled nursing and rehab facility with 95 beds. Right now a little over half are filled, 55 of them, which puts occupancy at 58%. So there’s room. That matters whether you’re looking at a short stay to recover from surgery or a longer arrangement for a parent who needs daily care.
Short-term rehab helps people get back on their feet after an operation, an illness, or an injury. Long-term nursing care covers residents who need steady, ongoing support. A doctor is on staff. Staffing runs around the clock, and therapy happens in-house, so a rehab resident isn’t shuttled out for appointments.
Each resident gets about 3 hours and 23 minutes of total nursing care a day. Nurse aides account for roughly 2 hours and 33 minutes of that, with RN and LPN time added on top. On the day-to-day side, rooms are private, there’s a dining program, and residents have patio space to sit outside.
The facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so most families will find a path that works. State inspections have looked at infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and how care is planned and documented.
Situated in Grand Island, Nebraska, Tiffany Square Care Center stands as a pillar of care, providing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Their commitment to excellence encompasses a range of options, including independent and assisted living, all delivered with a personalized touch. The center offers specialized programs like outpatient therapies, restorative services, and hospice care. Boasting a legacy of over 45 years of devoted service, Tiffany Square Care Center is a name synonymous with exceptional care and support.
Beyond the medical care provided, Tiffany Square Care Center recognizes the importance of enriching residents’ lives through a variety of amenities. From transportation services to emotional support, the facility creates an environment that caters to the complete well-being of its residents. The availability of deluxe private rooms and companion options ensures a comfortable and personalized living experience. With modern amenities such as wireless technology in common areas, staying connected is seamless.
Located on North Darr Avenue, Golden Living Center – Grand Island Park is an assisted living community in Grand Island, Nebraska, that provides assistance with activities of daily living. The community also provides medication management and meal preparation to help maintain older adults’ independence.
With a Walk Score of 56, the community’s relatively walkable neighborhood offers access to some nearby amenities on foot. However, most errands and trips are only accessible by car. The surrounding area features a residential setting with a mix of local services and conveniences.
An in-person visit is also suggested for families exploring care options to better understand Golden Living Center – Grand Island Park’s care services, costs, and community life.
You can find Wedgewood Care Center situated on West Faidley Avenue in Grand Island, Nebraska, positioned near local retail stores and healthcare services. This 76-bed community processes all residential accounts through private pay options, as the property does not hold CMS certification for Medicare or Medicaid. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 50, providing a layout where visitors can manage a few small errands on foot, though standard transit still requires a vehicle.
The facility coordinates its floor operations across three distinct segments: assisted living, traditional nursing home care, and short-term respite stays. The clinical team manages regular medication tracking and daily health monitoring while overseeing targeted rehabilitation programs such as wound care, speech pathology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for individuals requiring hands-on medical assistance.
The building layout features an indoor library, a beauty salon and barbershop, dedicated visitor parking, and landscaped outdoor grounds. Daily routines coordinate standard room cleaning and property maintenance with structured social gatherings and group activities. These recreational programs run alongside the clinical schedules to keep the community active.
Prospective residents can explore how this private-pay campus organizes its multi-level care units, physical therapy schedules, and clinical medication tracking. The home connects these medical frameworks with standard setups, including on-site salon access, individual room options, structured community events, and vehicle parking for visiting guests.
Grand Island Lakeview Care and Rehabilitation Center
Grand Island Lakeview Care and Rehabilitation Center is a Nebraska-based establishment actively engaged with Medicare and Medicaid. Their services encompass a comprehensive array of therapeutic interventions, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy. The center places emphasis on residents’ active involvement, as evidenced by their resident council, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Driven by a commitment to creating a nurturing environment, the facility boasts a dedicated staff that goes above and beyond to ensure each individual feels valued and at home. With a broad spectrum of offerings, ranging from acute rehabilitation and memory care to assisted living, they cater to the health needs of adults in various stages of recovery, from significant injuries to chronic conditions. Grand Island Lakeview Care and Rehabilitation Center stands as a cornerstone of compassionate care, committed to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for its residents.
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way
We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.
Contact us Today
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Grand Island, NE
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Nebraska?
Assisted living in Nebraska is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Nebraska Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Nebraska Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 11 nursing homes in Grand Island, NE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Grand Island, NE?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Grand Island, NE, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Grand Island, NE?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.














