Page 11 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Overview of Heritage of Emerson

Heritage of Emerson is a 38-bed nursing home at 607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, Dakota County, Nebraska, administered by Shawn Slosarski and owned by VSL Emerson, LLC. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services including Alzheimer’s care, respite care, hospice, assisted living, adult day care, and outpatient therapy, with emphasis on personal care and activities programming.

Staffing shows stark disparity across roles. Registered nurses provide 56 minutes per resident per day, 30 percent above the Nebraska average of 43 minutes—notably strong. Licensed practical nurses deliver only 12 minutes per day, 72 percent below the state average of 43 minutes, representing a critical staffing gap. Nurse aides work 2 hours 4 minutes per day, 25 percent below the Nebraska average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend total nursing hours reach 2 hours 49 minutes per day, 22 percent below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Weekend registered nurse coverage is 33 minutes per day, 14 percent above the state average of 29 minutes. Occupancy runs at 82 percent with 31 residents in 38 beds, above the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent.

Heritage of Emerson’s inspection record reflects improvement over time. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, conducted 15 visits and inspections. The inspection on March 28, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal. Earlier inspections documented deficiencies centered on fall prevention, pressure ulcer management, fire safety, and smoke barriers. Complaint investigations substantiated some failures in reporting neglect and maintaining accurate care documentation. No enforcement actions or fines appear in available records. The facility’s recent clean renewal inspections suggest meaningful improvement compared to earlier years with more frequent citations.

The unusually low licensed practical nurse hours of only 12 minutes per day versus 43 minutes state average represents the facility’s most significant staffing concern.

Families should directly inquiry about care delivery model and clinical protocols given the below-average nurse aide hours and weekend staffing before placement.

Focusing on seniors’ well-being, Sutton Community Home and Hillcrest View Assisted Living, situated in tranquil Sutton, NE, is a one-of-a-kind senior living provider that provides skilled nursing and assisted living services. At Sutton Community Home, the skilled and dedicated team ensures seniors’ utmost comfort and safety, the community features cozy and welcoming accommodations in addition to a range of services. The community fosters healthy connections with trusted local healthcare providers to ensure seniors’ complex needs are well cared for. With a team of kind, dedicated, and well-trained professionals, seniors enjoy a retirement with no worries. Sutton Community Home is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, collaborating with them to craft a care plan that perfectly matches their special needs and preferences.

For those searching for assisted living services, Hillcrest View provides a sanctuary for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Residents can expect 3 nutritious, freshly made meals per day in addition to a range of floorplans with spectacular views. As a Medicaid waiver-certified community, the services of Hillcrest View are available to a wide range of people. Every day at Hillcrest View is one filled with new memories, relationships and growth as the community has cultivated a truly one-of-a-kind environment for residents to thrive.

Overview of Heritage of Bel Air

Heritage of Bel Air is a 108-bed nursing home at 1203 North 13th Street, Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, administered by Tracy Zamora. The facility provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and supportive care services, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.

Staffing reflects measured performance relative to state benchmarks. Registered nurses deliver 38 minutes per resident per day, 12 percent below the Nebraska average of 43 minutes. Licensed practical nurses provide 44 minutes per day, matching the state average. Nurse aides deliver 2 hours 45 minutes per day, consistent with the Nebraska average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend total nursing hours reach 3 hours 23 minutes per day, 6 percent below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Weekend registered nurse presence drops to 23 minutes per day, 21 percent below the state average of 29 minutes. Physical therapists provide 3 minutes per resident daily, matching the state average. Occupancy runs at 83 percent with 90 residents in 108 beds, above the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent. The facility’s occupancy and strong acute care metrics reflect community confidence.

The facility’s inspection trajectory with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health shows substantial improvement. Early inspections documented deficiencies centered on life safety code issues such as fire sprinkler maintenance, emergency egress, and fire safety equipment, along with concerns about nutrition, medication storage, fall prevention, and infection control. Complaint investigations were predominantly unsubstantiated, though a few substantiated cases involved failure to implement fall prevention interventions and incomplete incident reporting. The facility has recorded no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license suspensions. The inspection on March 13, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed licensure renewal. This pattern indicates meaningful remediation across prior years.

Quality measures demonstrate exceptional performance in safety and acute care outcomes. Long-stay residents experienced hospitalizations at 0.49 per 1,000 days, 73 percent better than Nebraska’s 1.80, and emergency department visits at 0.50 per 1,000 days, 74 percent better than the state average of 1.95. Short-stay rehabilitation residents showed rehospitalizations at 9.3 percent (56 percent better than Nebraska’s 20.9 percent), emergency department visits at 6.7 percent (42 percent better than the 11.6 percent state average), and falls with major injury at zero percent; substantially better than the Nebraska average of 0.8 percent. However, successful discharge to home or community occurred in 38.9 percent of cases (23 percent worse than the state average of 50.6 percent), and ability to care for self at discharge was 28.3 percent (47 percent worse than the state average of 53.7 percent). No penalties have been assessed in the past three years.

Families considering Heritage of Bel Air should ask administrators directly about discharge planning and functional recovery support during the admission assessment.

Overview of Tiffany Square Care Center

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.

Overview of Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation

Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation is a 60-bed Nursing Home in Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska. Administrated by Martin Brown and owned by Lindahl Healthcare, Inc., the facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and short-term rehab with in-house therapy and daily meals.

Wayne Countryview serves a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Occupancy is 57 percent, significantly below the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent, with 34 of 60 beds occupied.

CMS quality ratings for Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures are not publicly available for this facility. This lack of information prevents comparison to Nebraska benchmarks and federal quality standards. Families cannot assess care quality using standard federal metrics.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducted 14 documented inspection visits. The most recent documented inspection occurred February 26, 2019, over six years ago. That inspection documented 92 deficiencies versus the Nebraska average of 52, indicating significant compliance issues at that time. No current inspection data is available. The six-year gap since the last documented inspection raises serious concerns about regulatory status and current compliance.

Specific staffing hours per resident per day are not publicly disclosed. The facility provides 24-hour staffing and in-house therapy. Detailed Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Aide hours, weekend coverage, and staffing ratios are unavailable publicly.

Financial data including revenue, operating results, and payroll are not disclosed.

Families should request current CMS certification status and recent inspection reports from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services before placement.

Overview of Astoria Senior Living

Astoria Senior Living operates a 121-bed assisted living facility at 9220 Western Avenue in Omaha, Omaha County, Nebraska, under the administration of Nicole Ellermeier. The facility is licensed with an Alzheimer’s Memory Care endorsement covering 25 specialized beds and provides assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing services to residents requiring daily living assistance. Current occupancy of 79% (96 residents) exceeds the Nebraska state average of 70.3%, reflecting consistent community utilization.

The regulatory record prior to September 2025 demonstrated compliance strength. Over 14 years (2011-2023), the facility recorded only nine total deficiencies; 83% fewer than comparable Nebraska assisted living homes.

Complaint investigations were predominantly unsubstantiated, with facility findings of compliance in areas including abuse prevention, care delivery, and medication administration. One fine in 2011 addressed failure to monitor weight loss; another compliance inspection in 2018 cited a single deficiency related to call light response times.

Licensing renewals through 2023 showed no deficiencies or enforcement actions.

On September 29, 2025, regulatory circumstances changed materially. An inspection identified nine resident safety deficiencies specifically involving potential self-harm behavior and statements. The state imposed disciplinary action: prohibition on admitting new residents and a $1,000 fine, with finalization date of October 22, 2025. This represents the facility’s first serious enforcement action since 2011 and contrasts sharply with the 14-year prior history of minimal citations and unsubstantiated complaints.

Astoria Senior Living underwent a significant shift from long-term compliance to current serious regulatory enforcement.

The walk score of 51 indicates moderate walkability in a neighborhood 6.2 miles from downtown Omaha.

The September 2025 resident safety deficiencies and subsequent admission prohibition require direct inquiry regarding incident specifics, current safety protocols, staff training enhancements, and corrective measures implemented since the disciplinary notice.

Linden Court is a 135-bed nursing home at 4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, administered by Mark Hoyle and operated by VSL North Platte Court, LLC. The facility provides skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.

Staffing shows consistent strength in licensed clinical areas. Registered nurses deliver 51 minutes per resident per day, 19 percent above the Nebraska average of 43 minutes. Licensed practical nurses provide 49 minutes per day, 14 percent above the state average of 43 minutes. Weekend registered nurse coverage reaches 34 minutes per day, 17 percent higher than the state average of 29 minutes. Nurse aide hours run 2 hours 36 minutes per day, 6 percent below the Nebraska average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Physical therapists provide 3 minutes per resident daily, matching the state average. The facility operates at 95 percent occupancy with 128 residents in 135 beds, a rate substantially higher than the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent and suggesting limited availability. The facility’s occupancy rate, well above state average, reflects strong community demand.

Linden Court’s inspection record shows a documented improvement trajectory. Inspections and complaint investigations from 2015 through 2019 revealed deficiencies centered on resident protection from abuse and adverse behaviors, care planning and documentation, timely reporting of abuse allegations, infection control, and fire safety. Substantiated complaints documented failures to protect residents from abuse, delays in abuse reporting, and inadequate supervision following falls. Citations were issued for delayed abuse reporting and failure to submit investigation reports in a timely manner, though no fines or license suspensions appear in the available record. The facility’s most recent licensure renewal applications, dated March 2020 and March 2021, showed compliance with statutory requirements without noted deficiencies. This pattern suggests meaningful remediation and sustained improvement over recent years. The facility has incurred no federal penalties in the past three years.

Quality measures paint a nuanced picture. Long-stay residents experienced hospitalizations at 1.71 per 1,000 days, 5 percent better than Nebraska’s 1.80, and emergency department visits at 1.80 per 1,000 days, 8 percent better than the state average of 1.95. Short-stay rehabilitation residents showed emergency department visits at 5.1 percent of admissions, 56 percent better than the Nebraska average of 11.6 percent, and rehospitalizations at 21.6 percent, in line with the state average of 20.9 percent. However, falls with major injury occurred in 1.8 percent of short-stay stays, 138 percent higher than the Nebraska average of 0.8 percent. Successful discharge to home or community reached 41.8 percent, 17 percent below the state average of 50.6 percent.

Families considering Linden Court for short-stay rehabilitation should ask administrators directly about specific fall prevention protocols and discharge planning processes before admission.

Overview of Keystone Villas

Keystone Villas is dedicated to providing an exceptional living experience that caters to the unique needs of seniors. As an esteemed community, it offers a seamless blend of assisted and independent living services, ensuring that every resident receives the care and support they deserve. The thoughtfully designed and spacious floor plans are tailored to meet their unique lifestyle preferences.

Experience the warmth of homestyle dining, where delicious meals are served with a side of heartfelt hospitality. Take a stroll through the meticulously landscaped grounds, immersing in the beauty of nature. The home also offers transportation services, ensuring easy exploration of the surrounding area and participation in exciting outings. Residents can also rest easy knowing that the compassionate team of qualified caregivers is available 24/7, ready to provide the assistance and support needed.

Overview of Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And

Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And Rehab is a 100-bed Nursing Home at 7501 Keystone Drive, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Administrated by Jennifer Hopkins and owned by Good Hope Healthcare, Inc., the facility is Medicare-certified. Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And Rehab is a skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and 24-hour staffing.

Keystone Ridge serves skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation populations. Specific occupancy and census data are not publicly displayed.

CMS quality rating data is not prominently displayed in the public profile. Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures ratings are not clearly presented, preventing standard benchmarking against Nebraska averages. This represents a significant information gap.

Inspection data is not clearly presented in the public profile. Specific inspection dates, deficiency counts, and compliance status are not publicly disclosed.

Detailed staffing hours per resident per day by category are not publicly disclosed. The facility provides skilled nursing and 24-hour staffing, but specific metrics are unavailable for comparison to state averages. Families cannot assess staffing levels against regulatory benchmarks.

Keystone Ridge operates under Good Hope Healthcare, Inc. Revenue, operating results, and payroll details are not disclosed. The 100-bed size represents a mid-to-large facility.

The facility is located in Omaha in Douglas County, an urban area, specializing in post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing with emphasis on short-term rehab.

Programs include activities, in-house therapy, rehabilitation services, nursing care, and religious services. No formal amenities are listed in the public profile.

Families should request directly from the facility before placement: current CMS certification status, inspection reports, and staffing metrics.

Overview of Lenbrook

Lead a life with purpose with Lenbrook, a dedicated life plan community in Atlanta, GA, that offers independent living and a wide range of health services. The community provides the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7, alongside luxurious and specially designed accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Proving its exceptional quality, the community is a not-for-profit community that is a consistently accredited Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1992.

Residents enjoy a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging educational programs, catering to their leisure and wellness. Concierge services, transportation services, and maintenance are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is filled with extensive amenities, including an art studio, a meditation room, a library, a movie theater, and an overlooking area, residents have plenty of opportunities for recreation and socialization.