Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Updated Apr 2026

We analyzed 286 homes in Nebraska

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Nebraska Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Nebraska: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

10 facilities compared · CMS & NE Dept. of Health data

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Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center, Inc.		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Lincoln (Andermatt Drive)	126 Facility 126 NE AVG 79 Rank #17 / 115	88.9% Facility 88.9% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #23 / 113	+26%	5.17 Facility 5.17 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #15 / 108				-33%	+16%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 113	15 Facility 15 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #50 / 113	5.0 Facility 5.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #84 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	119	A+	26 Facility 26 NE AVG 50 Rank #94 / 112	David Bergmann	$21.3M Facility $21.3M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #8 / 111	$12.8M Facility $12.8M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #6 / 111	60% Facility 60% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #48 / 111	285219
Emerald Columbus		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Columbus (40Th Avenue)	145 Facility 145 NE AVG 79 Rank #12 / 115	56.6% Facility 56.6% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #92 / 113	-20%	3.78 Facility 3.78 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #73 / 108				-57%	-15%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 113	20 Facility 20 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #69 / 113	3.3 Facility 3.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #32 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	74	A+	57 Facility 57 NE AVG 50 Rank #44 / 112	Columbus Operations LLC	$11.3M Facility $11.3M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #22 / 111	$6.1M Facility $6.1M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #21 / 111	54% Facility 54% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #70 / 111	285092
Mother Hull Home		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Kearney	58 Facility 58 NE AVG 79 Rank #67 / 115	89.7% Facility 89.7% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #22 / 113	+28%	6.05 Facility 6.05 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #4 / 108				-40%	+36%	$22.0k Facility $22.0k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #95 / 113	14 Facility 14 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #45 / 113	4.7 Facility 4.7 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #76 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	52	-	87 Facility 87 NE AVG 50 Rank #3 / 112	Sieg Brauer	$5.2M Facility $5.2M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #69 / 111	$3.7M Facility $3.7M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #51 / 111	72.1% Facility 72.1% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #13 / 111	285254
Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Lincoln (Witherbee)	208 Facility 208 NE AVG 79 Rank #2 / 115	81.7% Facility 81.7% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #43 / 113	+16%	5.76 Facility 5.76 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #6 / 108				-20%	+29%	$13.0k Facility $13.0k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #86 / 113	18 Facility 18 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #62 / 113	4.5 Facility 4.5 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #70 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	170	A+	59 Facility 59 NE AVG 50 Rank #36 / 112	Tabitha, Inc.	$71.9M Facility $71.9M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #1 / 111	$39.2M Facility $39.2M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #1 / 111	54.5% Facility 54.5% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #65 / 111	285057
Astoria Senior Living Omaha	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Omaha (Central Omaha)	157 Facility 157 NE AVG 79 Rank #9 / 115	- Facility - NE AVG 70.3%	-	- Facility - NE AVG 4.45	-	-	-	-	-	- Facility - NE AVG $38.1k	- Facility - NE AVG 18.2	- Facility - NE AVG 4.2	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	-	-	38 Facility 38 NE AVG 50 Rank #78 / 112	#N/A	$11.9M Facility $11.9M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #20 / 111	$6.1M Facility $6.1M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #20 / 111	51.7% Facility 51.7% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #74 / 111	285274
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Grand Island	89 Facility 89 NE AVG 79 Rank #29 / 115	71.2% Facility 71.2% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #68 / 113	+1%	3.45 Facility 3.45 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #97 / 108				-31%	-23%	$15.4k Facility $15.4k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #91 / 113	23 Facility 23 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #80 / 113	3.3 Facility 3.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #32 / 113	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 0.7	51	-	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 50 Rank #112 / 112	Steven Husen	$11.0M Facility $11.0M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #24 / 111	$5.0M Facility $5.0M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #30 / 111	45.3% Facility 45.3% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #94 / 111	285285
Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Papillion (Papillion Second Ii Precinct)	186 Facility 186 NE AVG 79 Rank #3 / 115	24.7% Facility 24.7% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #109 / 113	-65%	5.59 Facility 5.59 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #8 / 108				-46%	+25%	$13.0k Facility $13.0k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #86 / 113	22 Facility 22 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #76 / 113	4.4 Facility 4.4 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #68 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	44	A+	6 Facility 6 NE AVG 50 Rank #109 / 112	Kaleb Hight	$18.1M Facility $18.1M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #12 / 111	$10.6M Facility $10.6M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #8 / 111	58.6% Facility 58.6% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #56 / 111	285293
Emerald Nursing & Rehab		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Omaha (South Central Omaha)	155 Facility 155 NE AVG 79 Rank #10 / 115	42.6% Facility 42.6% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #104 / 113	-39%	4.05 Facility 4.05 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #64 / 108				-27%	-9%	$174.9k Facility $174.9k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #112 / 113	54 Facility 54 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #109 / 113	6.0 Facility 6.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #96 / 113	5 Facility 5 NE AVG 0.7	66	-	47 Facility 47 NE AVG 50 Rank #61 / 112	Omaha Operations LLC	$7.9M Facility $7.9M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #39 / 111	$4.6M Facility $4.6M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #35 / 111	58.6% Facility 58.6% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #56 / 111	285097
Nye Pointe		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Fremont (Laverna Street)	43 Facility 43 NE AVG 79 Rank #94 / 115	100.0% Facility 100.0% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #1 / 113	+42%	3.95 Facility 3.95 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #67 / 108				+39%	-11%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 113	8 Facility 8 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #17 / 113	2.7 Facility 2.7 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #21 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	38	A+	36 Facility 36 NE AVG 50 Rank #81 / 112	Russell Peterson	$7.3M Facility $7.3M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #45 / 111	$2.2M Facility $2.2M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #93 / 111	29.5% Facility 29.5% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #107 / 111	285235
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Lincoln (Normal Boulevard)	97 Facility 97 NE AVG 79 Rank #26 / 115	62.9% Facility 62.9% NE AVG 70.3% Rank #83 / 113	-11%	3.51 Facility 3.51 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #94 / 108				-3%	-21%	$3.2k Facility $3.2k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #78 / 113	32 Facility 32 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #97 / 113	4.0 Facility 4.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #47 / 113	- Facility - NE AVG 0.7	53	A+	21 Facility 21 NE AVG 50 Rank #99 / 112	Holmes Lake Operations LLC	$5.2M Facility $5.2M NE AVG $7.6M Rank #68 / 111	$2.8M Facility $2.8M NE AVG $3.5M Rank #72 / 111	53.9% Facility 53.9% NE AVG 49.4% Rank #72 / 111	285164

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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.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

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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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 85 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.

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