Best Nursing Homes in Lincoln, NE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in Lincoln, NE using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NE
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
SNF
Lincoln
126
Facility 126
NE AVG 80
Rank #20 / 129
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #9 / 122
+31%
5.04
Facility 5.04
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #19 / 120
A+ -48%+13%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #11 / 123
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #26 / 123
-123-
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 48
Rank #127 / 137
Vsl Lincoln Southlake, LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #7 / 114
$10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #6 / 114
59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #71 / 114
285219
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lincoln
122
Facility 122
NE AVG 80
Rank #22 / 129
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #98 / 122
-23%
4.01
Facility 4.01
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #72 / 120
C+ -2%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #60 / 123
3.2
Facility 3.2
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #43 / 123
-70-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 48
Rank #122 / 137
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln
$13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #11 / 114
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #8 / 114
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #68 / 114
285066
Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Witherbee)
197
Facility 197
NE AVG 80
Rank #2 / 129
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #39 / 122
+16%
5.74
Facility 5.74
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #7 / 120
C -20%+29%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
22
Facility 22
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #78 / 123
3.1
Facility 3.1
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #42 / 123
-170-
59
Facility 59
NE AVG 48
Rank #43 / 137
Tabitha, Inc
$55.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $55.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #1 / 114
$37.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $37.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #1 / 114
68.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #36 / 114
285057
Gateway Vista
NH
AL
IL
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 80
Rank #44 / 129
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #25 / 122
+21%
4.33
Facility 4.33
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #53 / 120
? -20%-3%
$8.7k
Facility $8.7k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #98 / 125
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #23 / 123
2.3
Facility 2.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #11 / 123
172-
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 48
Rank #22 / 137
Gateway Properties, Inc
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #10 / 114
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #15 / 114
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #102 / 114
285266
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
Lincoln
97
Facility 97
NE AVG 80
Rank #35 / 129
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #89 / 122
-16%
3.24
Facility 3.24
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #114 / 120
B- -25%-27%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
24
Facility 24
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #92 / 123
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #26 / 123
-61-
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 48
Rank #118 / 137
Holmes Lake Operations LLC
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #82 / 114
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #82 / 114
60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #64 / 114
285164
Old Cheney Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Lincoln
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 80
Rank #96 / 129
51.7%
Facility 51.7%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #109 / 122
-31%
5.18
Facility 5.18
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #14 / 120
B- +40%+16%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #77 / 123
5.3
Facility 5.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #98 / 123
-24-
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 48
Rank #91 / 137
Snf Lincoln Operating Company, LLC
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #60 / 114
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #64 / 114
59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #67 / 114
285299
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln
173
Facility 173
NE AVG 80
Rank #9 / 129
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #66 / 122
+1%
3.14
Facility 3.14
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #116 / 120
D +8%-29%
$38.0k
Facility $38.0k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #114 / 125
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #113 / 123
2.8
Facility 2.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #24 / 123
1131-
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 48
Rank #60 / 137
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
$12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #16 / 114
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #37 / 114
38.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #109 / 114
285049
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Lincoln (Irvingdale)
293
Facility 293
NE AVG 80
Rank #1 / 129
--
3.51
Facility 3.51
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #99 / 120
D +16%-21%
$79.7k
Facility $79.7k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #122 / 125
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #122 / 123
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #26 / 123
440A+
76
Facility 76
NE AVG 48
Rank #15 / 137
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
$23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #3 / 114
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #7 / 114
38.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #110 / 114
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NE nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Lincoln. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center

Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lincoln, Nebraska. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Short term rehabilitation and therapy services support recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, while outpatient therapies serve people receiving treatment without a long term stay.

The combination of rehabilitation, long term nursing care, and respite services can suit a resident recovering from a health event or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Memory care is available for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who need supervision in a dedicated care setting. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Restorative programs focus on maintaining a resident’s abilities through planned support and therapy. The home has 126 beds, with 98% occupancy, meaning most beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 5h 2m per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted as payment options; David Bergmann serves as administrator, and Vsl Lincoln Southlake operates the community.

Contact Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center

Overview of Ambassador Health of Lincoln

Dedicated to adults 62+, Ambassador Health of Lincoln offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living in Lincoln, Nebraska. Along with support with daily tasks, the community also provides extended care. Nursing services are also available to ensure residents’ ongoing clinical support.

Administered by Michael Lange, the community has 122 beds, with 57.4% occupancy. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 1 minute per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible services and stays.

On-site rehabilitation, including short-term rehabilitation, is available for someone who needs a temporary setting during recovery. Programs also include adult pulmonary care, pediatric specialty care, and on-site hemodialysis, allowing dialysis treatment to take place on-site. The community also allows pets, so a resident can bring an animal companion when moving into the community.

Contact Ambassador Health of Lincoln

Overview of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Lincoln, NE, Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a respected senior care provider, offering excellent skilled nursing, rehabilitation care, and long-term care. Residents here are provided with a reliable nursing team that offers assistance with daily living activities or rehabilitation experts to support those in the process of healing or recovery. The community carefully curates personalized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring they are met with the appropriate care and services.

Constantly receiving high ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, along with excellent client satisfaction scores, the community proves its excellence in delivering excellent care and services. Here, residents also enjoy a wide array of engaging activities designed to make their lives more active and enjoyable. With excellent care services, a kind and caring team, and a nurturing environment, the community guarantees residents quickly get back on their feet as soon as possible.

Contact Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Gateway Vista

Gateway Vista provides independent living, assisted living, nursing home and skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care in Lincoln, NE. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has several care levels, which may make Gateway Vista a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time because moving between levels can happen without leaving the community. Gateway Vista has 80 beds, giving families the community’s available residential capacity when considering placement.

Gateway Vista is in the Culler neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those two payment routes for eligible care and services. Tonya Noack serves as the administrator, and Gateway Properties operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 20m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse time assigned to each resident across a day.

Contact Gateway Vista

Overview of Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center

Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center is a nursing home in Lincoln, NE, where residents receive ongoing nursing care and help with daily needs. With 97 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support and daily assistance in a residential setting.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly for care. Nursing staff time totals 3 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Crystal Schell serves as administrator, and Holmes Lake Operations operates the community.

Contact Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center

Overview of Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. Licensed nursing support is available on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical care. Short term rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so the community may suit someone recovering from surgery, injury, or illness.

With 47 beds, Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, reflecting the daily nursing staff time allocated across residents. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Private suites give each resident a single private living space. Meals are made fresh daily by an in house chef, with dining available in the resident’s room or dining room, along with special meals for people recovering from cardiac events or managing diabetes. An on site salon provides salon services within the community. Kylee Johnston serves as administrator, and Snf Lincoln Operating Company operates the community.

Contact Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, memory care and respite care in Lincoln, NE. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief.

Memory care includes a secure memory unit with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, while respite care can fit a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The home has 173 beds, placing residents in a setting with more than 150 places, along with more residents, staff and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3h 9m per resident per day, representing that amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services include post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation, giving residents structured recovery support after surgery or orthopedic treatment.

Personalized menus allow meals to be tailored to individual resident preferences, and patio areas provide outdoor space on the community grounds. Telehealth services let residents participate in remote healthcare visits without leaving the community. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, and Paige Pearson serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 54 describes a somewhat walkable area where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can reach some nearby destinations independently.

Contact Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lincoln, NE, along with memory care, hospice care, and palliative care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while long term nursing care supports residents who need ongoing assistance. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care address end of life needs, comfort, and symptom relief related to serious illness.

Rehabilitation services include short term, post surgical, and orthopedic rehabilitation, giving a resident a setting for recovery after an operation or orthopedic treatment. Clinical programs also include cardiac care, IV medication, pain management, diabetes care, nutritional management, lymphedema services, physician services, and licensed mental health services. The combination of short term rehabilitation and long term nursing care may suit someone recovering from surgery or orthopedic treatment who needs either temporary or ongoing nursing support.

The home has 293 beds. That means more residents, staff, and usually more programming are part of the setting. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staffing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families listed public and private ways to pay for care.

Administrator Michael Aubrey leads the community. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach shops or a pharmacy independently.

Contact Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC

Overview of Sumner Place

The license at Sumner Place in Lincoln, NE, covers skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing is the designation covering care that has to be delivered by a licensed nurse. A named Alzheimer’s and dementia program runs on the memory care side, which is kept secure and supervised. That pairing suits a resident whose needs include dementia supervision, skilled nursing, or both.

Short-Term Rehab covers the temporary recovery stay. Respite is booked for a set number of days while the usual caregiver travels or recovers. Outpatient Therapies let somebody do the therapy without moving in, and Restorative Programs carry on the work of daily abilities. There are 104 beds, and the administrator over them is Kaitlin Clegg.

Three payers are named, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers a short skilled stretch of care once a qualifying hospital stay has ended; it’s not for a long residence.

VSL Lincold Sumner, LLC, is the operating organization. Seventy-six for the Walk Score makes the neighborhood very walkable, and somebody who has given up driving can still mostly get around.

Contact Sumner Place

Overview of Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center

Administered by David Bergmann, Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center, Inc., is a skilled nursing home that Vsl Lincoln Southlake, Llc, operates in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nestled in a somewhat walkable neighborhood, the community on Andermatt Drive welcomes Medicare and Medicaid occupants and offers short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care, including memory care and respite services. As a 126-bed, single-story facility with over four decades of experience, the home maintains an occupancy rate around 89 percent, indicating steady demand for its services.

Rehabilitation is the community’s clinical focus. Physical therapists supply an average of 7 minutes per resident day, substantially above state averages, which supports its emphasis on helping occupants recover mobility and regain daily skills post-surgery, stroke, or hospital stays. Daily nursing support averages 4 hours 13 minutes per resident on weekends, with registered nurses providing 36 minutes of daily care, practical nurses 54 minutes, and certified nurse aides 3 hours 10 minutes. This staffing composition mirrors a heavy focus on diligent personal care alongside skilled clinical oversight. Southlake holds an A+ accreditation rating from the Better Business Bureau, reflecting its track record of business practices and time in operation. The facility’s somewhat car-dependent location is close enough to Lincoln’s central services to be accessible for family visits and for connecting residents with specialized outside care. With a dedicated focus on post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing, the facility serves residents needing thorough clinical support plus structured therapy services.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ state inspections have consistently tracked issues about documentation, environmental management, and regulatory compliance across Southlake’s 10-year inspection history. The facility’s quality measures show mixed results: long-stay occupants rate above average on overall care quality, and successful discharge to home occurs at a notably higher rate than the state average, though some metrics present room for improvement on short-stay outcomes.

Contact Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center, Inc.

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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

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  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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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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Nursing Homes in Lincoln at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, 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: 2.9/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, 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: 2.4/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Lincoln, 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 13 nursing homes in Lincoln, NE. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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.