Page 15 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 143 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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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.9/ 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

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha
NH
SNF
Omaha
155
Facility 155
NE AVG 79
Rank #11 / 130
42.1%
Facility 42.1%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #115 / 119
-43%
4.06
Facility 4.06
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #69 / 121
-9%-9%
$87.4k
Facility $87.4k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #124 / 126
53
Facility 53
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #121 / 124
4.8
Facility 4.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #107 / 124
365-
27
Facility 27
NE AVG 48
Rank #108 / 138
Omaha Operations, LLC
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #39 / 115
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #41 / 115
59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #73 / 115
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Callaway Good Life Center, Inc
NH
Callaway
38
Facility 38
NE AVG 79
Rank #116 / 130
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #57 / 119
+7%
4.15
Facility 4.15
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #69 / 121
-37%-7%
$34.6k
Facility $34.6k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #114 / 126
28
Facility 28
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #97 / 124
5.6
Facility 5.6
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #96 / 124
230-
41
Facility 41
NE AVG 48
Rank #88 / 138
Callaway Good Life Center, Inc
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #112 / 115
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #109 / 115
63.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #55 / 115
285200
Chimney Rock Villa
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Bayard
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 79
Rank #92 / 130
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #81 / 119
-12%
3.94
Facility 3.94
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #78 / 121
+13%-12%
$111.0k
Facility $111.0k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #125 / 126
30
Facility 30
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #105 / 124
4.3
Facility 4.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #92 / 124
432-
29
Facility 29
NE AVG 48
Rank #106 / 138
City Of Bayard
$3.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #98 / 115
$1.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $1.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #108 / 115
49%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 49%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #99 / 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 143 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Papillion Manor – Nursing Home

Papillion Manor located in Papillion, NE, is  a care facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services to its residents. This nursing home provides its residents 24 hour nursing care with extended medical services for seniors living with complex medical conditions. To ensure quality care is provided, the residents are cared for by RNs and LPNs, and assisted with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting.
Papillion Manor also offers a broad range of amenities that provides additional comfort during the residents’ stay in the facility. This includes therapy services, spiritual and emotional support through activities and programs, grooming services in the beauty and barbershop, and transportation services for outside appointments. Additionally they also provide memory support for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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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.

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Overview of Astoria Senior Living

Astoria Senior Living offers assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care in Omaha, NE. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, which suits someone who needs ongoing clinical support.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving between assisted living and nursing care can happen within the same community. Astoria Senior Living also offers rehabilitation services and short term rehab for a temporary recovery stay after an illness, injury, or hospital treatment. There are 121 beds, and Administrator Nicole Ellermeier oversees the community’s day to day operation.

A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby errands may sometimes be completed independently without arranging a ride.

Contact Astoria Senior Living

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 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 143 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.