Page 12 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 Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation

Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Wayne, Nebraska. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. The home has 60 beds. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include public coverage, short term skilled care coverage after a hospital stay, or direct payment.

Administrator Martin Brown leads the community, which is operated by Lindahl Healthcare. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary stay focused on recovery, and in house therapy allows a resident to receive therapy within the community. Outpatient therapy offers treatment without requiring a residential stay, and rehabilitation services are also available.

A salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living there, and religious services are offered. A Walk Score of 68 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently.

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Overview of Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And

Overseen by Jennifer Hopkins, Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And Rehabilitation provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Omaha, NE. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to various services whenever needed. Short-term rehabilitation is also available for those who needs temporary nursing and therapy services before moving to the next stage of care.

The home has 100 beds, with a current occupancy of 67%. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 29 minutes of nursing care daily. Religious services are available for residents who want worship or spiritual support within the community. Moreover, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

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Overview of Nye Legacy

Nye Legacy offers nursing home, nursing care, skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fremont, Nebraska. Nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Home care brings support to a person’s home, while respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

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Overview of Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center

There are four care types at Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center in Seward, NE, and they are adult care, nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing work belongs to the skilled nursing designation. Memory care means a secured setting under supervision for a resident living with dementia. The daytime option has set hours and requires no overnight care.

Eighty-two beds are on the license. Short-Term Rehab covers a temporary recovery period, with Rehabilitation Services on the same list, and Respite Care is the short stay a usual caregiver’s travel or recovery calls for.

Medicare pays for short skilled care after a hospital admission, Medicaid steps in where savings will not cover a long stay, and a family’s own money covers the rest. At 61 for Walk Score, the area is somewhat walkable, so a few errands can be reached on foot.

Vsl Seward, LLC operates the community, and Jeane Schoen is the administrator. Memory care, skilled nursing, and therapy in one place suit somebody whose needs may shift or who wants temporary recovery support.

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Overview of Mt Carmel Home – Keens Memorial

Located in Kearney, Nebraska, Mt Carmel Home – Keens Memorial is a nursing home offering skilled nursing and memory care. The community has dedicated memory care rooms for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Residents also have access to various services whenever needed, with 24-hour staffing available. Recovery support is also available to help improve residents’ ability to function.

Additionally, shorter and longer rehabilitation stays are available, so the home may suit someone recovering from a health event as well as a resident who needs ongoing care. With 75 beds, the home includes private rooms, semi-private rooms and memory care rooms. Occupancy is at 90.7%.

A private therapy suite supports rehabilitation on-site, allowing residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The Husker Diner, CC’s Beauty & Barber Shop, and chapel also provide places for dining, personal care, and religious services within the community.

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Overview of Hillcrest Shadow Lake

Hillcrest Shadow Lake is a nursing home that offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home. Awarded the Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report, residents can trust the high-end quality of care in a nurturing environment. The senior care home is composed of a professional care staff who brings not only excellence to the recovery of every seniors

Hillcrest is an excellent community with a proven exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life. A senior living community that aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle, they ensure they can do many daily activities; services include medication management, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and specialized programs.

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Overview of Brookefield Park

Offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, memory care, and respite care, Brookefield Park is a nursing home with a 70-bed capacity in St. Paul, NE. Residents receive continuous clinical support with nursing services, while specialized care is provided for those with memory-related conditions. The community also welcomes short-term stays to provide temporary relief to families whose usual caregiver needs time away.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support temporary recovery stays, while outpatient therapies are available to people who do not reside at the community. Administered by Sawyer Boddy, the community’s occupancy is at 87.1%.

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Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab

Emerald Nursing & Rehab operates as a nursing home and skilled nursing facility located in Omaha, Nebraska. Licensed nurses remain on site 24/7 to deliver continuous care, complemented by an attending physician on staff. The facility maintains a total capacity of 155 beds under the direction of administrator Kristina Pilege and operator Omaha Operations.

In-house rehabilitation programs offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy, enabling residents to undergo treatment without traveling. Patients recovering from medical events can utilize short-term rehab, while respite care delivers brief stays when family caregivers require temporary coverage. Accommodations include private suites for those preferring an individual space.

Payment methods accepted include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay options. Medicare coverage applies specifically to short-term skilled care following a hospital visit rather than extended long-term stays. A dedicated medical transportation, an on-site beauty salon, and outdoor patios are also available.

Prospective representatives seeking care solutions can get in touch with the facility to learn more about the enrollment process or book a visit.

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Overview of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages in Papillion, Nebraska, offers independent living, long-term nursing home care, and round-the-clock skilled nursing. Independent living provides private apartment setups paired with community amenities, allowing residents to transition to higher levels of clinical care in the same location if their support needs change over time.

Administrator Shyann Walker oversees this 186-bed property, which features one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment layouts. The facilities include an active swimming pool, personal grooming options at the community salon, and short-term respite care for temporary stays. Residents can cover costs using private pay, Medicare for qualifying short-term recovery, or Medicaid for extended residential care.

Interested individuals seeking multi-stage senior living or short-term respite solutions can reach out to Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages to check floor plan availability, discuss payment options, or plan an in-person visit.

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Overview of Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center

Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center’s care list in Lincoln, NR, centers on skilled nursing, nursing home care, and memory care, with respite care for families who need the coverage.

The nursing home and skilled nursing designations are under which licensed nursing is delivered. Memory care provides residents with a secure and supervised setting. Respite care takes over for the stretch when a family’s usual caregiver can’t be there. Both run alongside the licensed nursing work.

The bed count reaches 126 beds here, with David Bergmann administering them. VSL Lincoln Southlake, LLC operates the community.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. 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