Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Grand Island, NE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Grand Island, NE using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NE

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

11 homes

Other senior care options in Grand Island:

Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Grand Island, NE. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.2/ 5

Avg Staffing Rating: 3.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Grand Island, NE. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.4/ 5

Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.2/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Grand Island, NE. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

CMS & NE Dept. of Health data


CHI Health St. Francis	NH SNF	Grand Island (West Faidley Avenue)	36 Facility 36 NE AVG 81 Rank #205 / 228	50.0% Facility 50.0% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #157 / 183	-30%	6.87 Facility 6.87 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #1 / 128	+301%	+54%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 133	7 Facility 7 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #14 / 131	2.3 Facility 2.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #13 / 131	-	18	-	47 Facility 47 NE AVG 46 Rank #154 / 296	-	-	-	-	285081
Tiffany Square	NH SNF	Grand Island	103 Facility 103 NE AVG 81 Rank #62 / 228	74.8% Facility 74.8% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #96 / 183	+5%	4.29 Facility 4.29 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #60 / 128	-35%	-4%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 133	20 Facility 20 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #79 / 131	4.0 Facility 4.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #55 / 131	-	77	-	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 46 Rank #289 / 296	Richard Fruehling	$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024 NE AVG $7.6M Rank #33 / 129	$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024 NE AVG $3.5M Rank #23 / 129	54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 NE AVG 49.4% Rank #50 / 129	285087
Tabitha at Prairie Commons	NH IL MC RC SNF	Grand Island	36 Facility 36 NE AVG 81 Rank #205 / 228	65.3% Facility 65.3% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #125 / 183	-8%	5.72 Facility 5.72 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #8 / 128	+44%	+28%	$10.3k Facility $10.3k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #103 / 133	15 Facility 15 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #57 / 131	5.0 Facility 5.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #101 / 131	1	24	-	14 Facility 14 NE AVG 46 Rank #265 / 296	Tabitha Grand Island, Inc	-	-	-	285307
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village	NH AL IL RC SNF	Grand Island	67 Facility 67 NE AVG 81 Rank #112 / 228	72.1% Facility 72.1% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #103 / 183	+1%	3.45 Facility 3.45 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #113 / 128	-39%	-23%	$10.0k Facility $10.0k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #101 / 133	23 Facility 23 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #93 / 131	3.3 Facility 3.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #37 / 131	2	48	-	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 46 Rank #285 / 296	Steven Husen	$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG $7.6M Rank #30 / 129	$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG $3.5M Rank #40 / 129	61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG 49.4% Rank #109 / 129	285285
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview	NH AL MC SNF	Grand Island	95 Facility 95 NE AVG 81 Rank #69 / 228	57.9% Facility 57.9% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #140 / 183	-19%	3.39 Facility 3.39 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #113 / 128	-39%	-24%	$20.7k Facility $20.7k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #110 / 133	25 Facility 25 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #100 / 131	6.3 Facility 6.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #116 / 131	-	55	-	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 46 Rank #289 / 296	Grand Island Lakeview Operations LLC	$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG $7.6M Rank #45 / 129	$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG $3.5M Rank #39 / 129	49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG 49.4% Rank #73 / 129	285106

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Overview of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me

Tabitha at Prairie Commons is a 60-bed senior living campus that provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The property is designed around a multi-level campus model, allowing residents to transition between different types of assistance under the same management as their physical needs change. Located a few miles from the city center, the community features broad on-site layouts that include a bistro, fitness studio, chapel, library, theater, and outdoor walking trails, all supported by 24-hour staffing, therapeutic recreation, and short-term respite care.

State files reveal a highly structured clinical environment, supported by strong daily nursing numbers, though recent reviews have noted a few specific quality improvements. Direct daily care hours trend well ahead of Nebraska baselines, with total nursing time averaging five hours and 15 minutes per resident to outpace the state norm by nearly 30%.

On the oversight side, the facility compiled 15 total deficiencies over a multi-year tracking period, which runs slightly under the state baseline. Its May 2025 health inspection flagged a mix of moderate issues alongside one critical quality-of-care citation involving basic life support protocol timing, which the team quickly resolved. The property holds zero history of federal financial fines or payment blocks, and other routine citations remain mostly limited to standard medication error thresholds, resident notice paperwork, and minor food service items that the operator fixed within standard compliance windows.

Prospective representatives looking into a comprehensive continuing care community can review these state health profiles to review the building’s operational baseline. Since the public data records a flexible layout and heavy daily direct nursing hours alongside recent localized health correction plans, the documentation outlines a highly resourced campus built for long-term physical transitions.

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Ranking Methodology

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.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

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

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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.