Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Lincoln, NE

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 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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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: 3.0/ 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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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.

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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.
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: 61.4% 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 79
Rank #20 / 130
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #6 / 119
+32%
5.04
Facility 5.04
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #19 / 121
-48%+13%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #56 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #96 / 124
-123-
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 48
Rank #128 / 138
Vsl Lincoln Southlake, LLC
$18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #7 / 115
$10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #6 / 115
59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #71 / 115
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Ambassador Health of Lincoln
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lincoln
122
Facility 122
NE AVG 79
Rank #22 / 130
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #95 / 119
-22%
4.01
Facility 4.01
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #72 / 121
-2%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #46 / 124
3.2
Facility 3.2
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #72 / 124
-70-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 48
Rank #123 / 138
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln
$13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #11 / 115
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #8 / 115
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #68 / 115
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Gateway Vista
NH
AL
IL
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 79
Rank #44 / 130
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #22 / 119
+22%
4.33
Facility 4.33
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #53 / 121
-20%-3%
$8.7k
Facility $8.7k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #97 / 126
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 124
2.3
Facility 2.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #36 / 124
172-
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 48
Rank #22 / 138
Gateway Properties, Inc
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #10 / 115
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #15 / 115
47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #103 / 115
285266
Brookside Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Redlands
97 88.7% +7%4.60 -8%+9%$0324.0-86A+-Michelle Mora$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/202358.5%Fiscal year ending 12/202356372
Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Witherbee)
197
Facility 197
NE AVG 79
Rank #2 / 130
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #36 / 119
+17%
5.74
Facility 5.74
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #7 / 121
-20%+29%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
22
Facility 22
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #69 / 124
3.1
Facility 3.1
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #80 / 124
-170-
59
Facility 59
NE AVG 48
Rank #44 / 138
Tabitha, Inc
$55.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $55.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #1 / 115
$37.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $37.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #1 / 115
68.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #36 / 115
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Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
Lincoln
97
Facility 97
NE AVG 79
Rank #35 / 130
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #86 / 119
-15%
3.24
Facility 3.24
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #114 / 121
-25%-27%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
24
Facility 24
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #110 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
-61-
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 48
Rank #119 / 138
Holmes Lake Operations LLC
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #83 / 115
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #83 / 115
60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #64 / 115
285164
Old Cheney Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Lincoln
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 79
Rank #96 / 130
51.7%
Facility 51.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #106 / 119
-30%
5.18
Facility 5.18
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #14 / 121
+40%+16%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #85 / 124
5.3
Facility 5.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #77 / 124
-24-
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 48
Rank #92 / 138
Snf Lincoln Operating Company, LLC
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #61 / 115
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #65 / 115
59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #67 / 115
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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Lincoln (Irvingdale)
293
Facility 293
NE AVG 79
Rank #1 / 130
--
3.51
Facility 3.51
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #99 / 121
+16%-21%
$79.7k
Facility $79.7k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #123 / 126
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #124 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #33 / 124
440A+
76
Facility 76
NE AVG 48
Rank #15 / 138
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
$23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #3 / 115
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #7 / 115
38.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #111 / 115
285275
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Lincoln
173
Facility 173
NE AVG 79
Rank #9 / 130
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #63 / 119
+2%
3.14
Facility 3.14
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #116 / 121
+8%-29%
$38.0k
Facility $38.0k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #117 / 126
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #122 / 124
2.8
Facility 2.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
1131-
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 48
Rank #61 / 138
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
$12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #16 / 115
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #38 / 115
38.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #110 / 115
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every NE nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Lincoln. See how we rank facilities

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.

Overview of Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Old Cheney Rehabilitation, which is found in Lincoln at 5431 South 16th Street, is a place where people go to get better after being in the hospital. Under the care of Kylee Johnston, this center has forty-seven beds, but only twenty-four people stay there at once because the main goal is helping everyone get home fast.

To make sure patients do not have to travel, the team offers speech, moving, and work-related help right on-site. Nurses who are always there watch over the people for twenty-four hours every day, and they spend a full hour with each person, while the kitchen crew makes healthy food so that bodies can mend quickly.

Even though the people who stay there have their own private rooms and can visit a hair salon, they often meet in the big dining room to make friends. Because feeling lonely can make it harder to get better, the workers set up movie nights and fun games, knowing that laughing with others is just as needed as medicine for building back strength. Since families can pay with Medicare, Medicaid, or their own money, the move from surgery to this safe spot is easy.

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a trusted Lincoln home where a kind team helps folks heal, so they can get back to their normal lives as soon as possible.

Contact Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Overview of Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

A member of the Vetta Senior Living group, Sumner Place Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is one of Lincoln’s most trusted nursing homes because of the quality of service they follow through. The staff is committed to creating a comfortable atmosphere for the residents to build a mutual level of trust and respect among each other. The resident-centered community promotes independence in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Sumner Place is where seniors thrive in a nurturing environment for almost 50 years.
Their areas of specialization are found in short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care. 

Contact Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Overview of Yankee Hill Village

Yankee Hill Village in Lincoln, NE offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, while nursing home services provide a setting for long term care. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can continue within the same community. Independent living, assisted living, and memory support are the available room and unit types, with memory support intended for residents who need the structure of memory care.

Yankee Hill Village opened in 1887 and allows residents to bring pets. Medication management helps residents receive support with prescribed medicines, while rehabilitation services support recovery or ongoing physical function. A salon, transportation, the Thrive program, Immanuel Adventures, Immanuel Explorers, and Immanuel Choir provide personal care, community rides, wellness programming, named activities, and opportunities for group music participation.

Contact Yankee Hill Village

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
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
04

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
05

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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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 14 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.