Page 11 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 139 nursing homes in 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 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: 61.5% 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.
Tabitha at Prairie Commons ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Grand Island
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 81
Rank #120 / 130
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
NE AVG 74.9%
Rank #38 / 125
+15%
4.46
Facility 4.46
NE AVG 4.48
Rank #43 / 117
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +44%-1%
$10.3k
Facility $10.3k
NE AVG $37.2k
Rank #99 / 124
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 18.8
Rank #55 / 122
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.1
Rank #91 / 122
231-
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 48
Rank #131 / 138
Tabitha Grand Island, Inc---285307
Accura HealthCare of Tekamah ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Tekamah
46
Facility 46
NE AVG 81
Rank #103 / 130
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
NE AVG 74.9%
Rank #107 / 125
-25%
3.26
Facility 3.26
NE AVG 4.48
Rank #108 / 117
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +70%-27%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $37.2k
Rank #1 / 124
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 18.8
Rank #55 / 122
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.1
Rank #91 / 122
-26-
59
Facility 59
NE AVG 48
Rank #43 / 138
Accura Healthcare Of Tekamah, LLC
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #102 / 113
$2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #88 / 113
81.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 81.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #3 / 113
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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 139 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Tabitha at Prairie Commons

Tabitha at Prairie Commons in Grand Island, Nebraska, offers independent living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home without daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available within one community. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that can avoid a move to a different community. The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Tabitha Grand Island operates the community.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time attributed to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Tabitha at Prairie Commons may be a good fit for a resident who wants private independent living, needs secured memory care, requires short term respite, or may eventually need nursing home or skilled nursing care without changing communities.

Contact Tabitha at Prairie Commons

Overview of Accura HealthCare of Tekamah

Administered by Trishtian McNeill, Accura HealthCare of Tekamah provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care in Tekamah, Nebraska. Licensed nurses, along with 24-hour staffing, provide continuous support and ensure accessibility of care around the clock. Through hospice care, the community can accommodate those with life-limiting conditions and provide comfort and symptom management.

Additionally, respite services allow older adults to stay temporarily to provide their usual caregivers time to recover. Rehabilitation services also give residents a place to receive therapy during recovery. The community has 46 beds, with private and semi-private rooms available.

An on-site beauty and barber service lets residents receive grooming on-site. Moreover, life enrichment and music therapy programs provide structured activities and therapeutic engagement. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse staffing time assigned to each resident across a day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment methods for covered or privately funded care. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Accura HealthCare of Tekamah

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 Northfield Retirement Communities Care

Located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, ​​Northfield Retirement Communities Care provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care. Dedicated to adults 55+, the community provides assistance with daily tasks, as well as nursing support. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure residents have access to services as needed.

The community has 66 beds, with a current occupancy of 68.2%. Rehabilitation services are also available when a resident needs recovery-focused support. Moreover, residents receive a total of 4 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care daily.

A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. This also suggests that a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops and services by themselves. The community is administered by Shelly Ramirez and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Northfield Retirement Communities Care

Linden Court

4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE 69101
Overview of Linden Court

Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska, delivers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care. The secure memory care area assists residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, providing constant supervision and clinical support. Outpatient therapies and restorative programs help individuals recover from injuries or maintain functional abilities.

Vsl North Platte Court manages this 135-bed facility alongside administrator Mark Hoyle. Located in an area with a 68 walk score, the campus sits near locations suitable for completing brief errands. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Families exploring dementia care or post-hospital rehabilitation can reach out to Linden Court to learn more about payment coverage, review bed availability, or arrange a private tour.

Contact Linden Court

Overview of Heritage of Bel Air

Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk, Nebraska, delivers a continuum of senior care ranging from independent living to 24-hour skilled nursing and end-of-life hospice support. Independent apartments suit self-reliant residents who want access to shared community features, whereas full nursing care ensures round-the-clock licensed monitoring for higher health needs.

Tracy Zamora manages the 108-bed location. Short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and respite stays sit alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs on site. Spiritual services take place in the community chapel, while a beautician handles hair care needs indoors. Payment choices span Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

The surrounding neighborhood earns an 82 out of 100 walk score, giving mobile residents simple access to nearby shops and errands without needing a vehicle.

Older adults exploring continuous nursing care or short-term therapy options can contact Heritage of Bel Air to inquire about bed availability or schedule a campus tour.

Contact Heritage of Bel Air

Overview of Heritage of Emerson

Heritage of Emerson in Emerson, Nebraska, delivers a full range of senior care options, including assisted living apartments, 24-hour skilled nursing, adult day programs, hospice care, and short-term respite. Daily assisted living support covers medication routines, dressing, and personal hygiene. Targeted clinical programs handle sub-acute care, memory care for dementia, and outpatient physical therapies aimed at maintaining mobility.

Vsl Emerson runs the 38-bed location under administrator Shawn Slosarski. Daytime adult day care allows individuals to receive daily supervision before returning home, whereas respite stays give primary caregivers temporary relief. Accepted funding options include private payment, Medicare for qualifying post-hospital recovery, and Medicaid for long-term support.

Families seeking versatile senior living care or memory support can contact Heritage of Emerson to inquire about current bed space or schedule a walk-through.

Contact Heritage of Emerson

Overview of Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation

Serving the Omaha area for 42 years, Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 70-bed nursing home and memory care community owned by Malene Davis and administered by Neil Hayhurst in Omaha, Nebraska. Operated by Southside Healthcare, Inc, it typically runs near full, with an 83 percent occupancy rate and residents averaging 135 days of stay. This indicates a mix of shorter rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families multiple ways to fund care costs.

Nursing staff provide an average of 2 hours 53 minutes of diligent care per resident day, combining registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nurse aide support. The community also offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, supporting occupants convalescing from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay, plus those receiving ongoing skilled nursing care. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 68, so some errands can be done on foot, while others call for a car. That gives visiting families a workable blend of walkability and easy driving access when coming to see a loved one.

Community state inspections have most often centered on care planning and documentation practices: monitoring resident weight and completing investigations on time, alongside periods when the facility was found to meet full licensure requirements. Families touring the home can ask staff how such areas are monitored every day.

Contact Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Colonial Manor of Randolph

Colonial Manor of Randolph is a nursing home in Randolph, Nebraska, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. A person living with dementia who needs this kind of supervised setting may find the home to be a good fit.

The home has 45 beds, so it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Room choices include private rooms for one resident and semi-private rooms for someone who prefers to share with a roommate.

In-house therapy lets residents receive rehabilitation services without arranging transportation to another location. Daily life also includes an activities program, church services, and landscaped grounds, giving residents options for organized programming, religious services, and time outdoors.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing payment routes for eligible care or for families using personal funds. Cheri Wingert administers the community, which is operated by Randolph Healthcare. A Walk Score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Contact Colonial Manor of Randolph

Overview of Life Care Center of Omaha

Life Care Center of Omaha is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Omaha, Nebraska’s North Omaha neighborhood. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support both inpatient and outpatient therapy needs. For someone who needs nursing care alongside rehabilitation, the combination brings both services into one setting.

The home has 128 beds. A resident can receive therapy during a stay, while outpatient services are available to someone who does not live at the community. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. A beauty salon and barber shop provide on-site grooming services. Peter Stygar serves as administrator, and Care Fund I operates the community.

Contact Life Care Center of Omaha

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
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 Nebraska

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 139 nursing homes in Nebraska. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Nebraska?

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 Nebraska, 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 Nebraska?

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.

Nursing Homes in Nebraska at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. 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: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. 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