Page 2 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.

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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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: 61.4% 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.
Pioneer Manor Nursing Home
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Hay Springs
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 79
Rank #84 / 130
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #31 / 119
+18%
4.16
Facility 4.16
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #61 / 121
-4%-7%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #61 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #102 / 124
150-
23
Facility 23
NE AVG 48
Rank #117 / 138
City Of Hay Springs
$4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #80 / 115
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #69 / 115
72.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 72.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #21 / 115
285212
Elwood Care Center
NH
ADC
AL
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Elwood
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 79
Rank #96 / 130
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #79 / 119
-11%
4.60
Facility 4.60
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #40 / 121
+32%+3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #4 / 124
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
-31-
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 48
Rank #91 / 138
Village Of Elwood
$4.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #84 / 115
$2.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #84 / 115
61.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 61.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #59 / 115
285215
Parkside Manor
NH
AL
MC
RC
Stuart
40
Facility 40
NE AVG 79
Rank #111 / 130
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #1 / 119
+35%
4.25
Facility 4.25
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #61 / 121
+18%-5%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
8
Facility 8
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #19 / 124
2.7
Facility 2.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #22 / 124
-40-
30
Facility 30
NE AVG 48
Rank #105 / 138
Village Of Stuart
$2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #110 / 115
$1.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $1.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #110 / 115
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #84 / 115
285245
Brookestone Village
NH
SNF
Omaha (Millard)
140
Facility 140
NE AVG 79
Rank #15 / 130
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #13 / 119
+27%
4.88
Facility 4.88
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #24 / 121
+5%+9%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #6 / 124
2.3
Facility 2.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #4 / 124
-132-
58
Facility 58
NE AVG 48
Rank #48 / 138
Vsl Omaha, LLC
$20.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $20.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #5 / 115
$13.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #3 / 115
63.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 63.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #54 / 115
285242
Highland Park Care Center
NH
ADC
MC
RC
SNF
Sweetwater Alliance
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 79
Rank #75 / 130
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #29 / 119
+19%
5.54
Facility 5.54
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #9 / 121
+2%+24%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #25 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #26 / 124
-53-
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 48
Rank #64 / 138
Vsl Alliance, LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #50 / 115
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #39 / 115
70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #27 / 115
285063
Brookestone Acres
NH
SNF
Columbus
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 79
Rank #44 / 130
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #58 / 119
+6%
4.98
Facility 4.98
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #19 / 121
-32%+12%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #50 / 124
4.7
Facility 4.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #87 / 124
-63-
70
Facility 70
NE AVG 48
Rank #24 / 138
Vsl Columbus, LLC
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #26 / 115
$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #23 / 115
61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #62 / 115
285291
Heritage Crossings
NH
ADC
AL
IL
SNF
Geneva
30
Facility 30
NE AVG 79
Rank #128 / 130
--
4.34
Facility 4.34
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #53 / 121
-31%-3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #6 / 124
1.0
Facility 1.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #4 / 124
-42-
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 48
Rank #82 / 138
Vsl Geneva, LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #51 / 115
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #71 / 115
51.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 51.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #95 / 115
285230
Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
HOS
RC
SNF
Clarkson Fremont
100
Facility 100
NE AVG 79
Rank #33 / 130
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #15 / 119
+26%
4.34
Facility 4.34
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #53 / 121
-21%-3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
13
Facility 13
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #46 / 124
4.3
Facility 4.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #72 / 124
-93-
87
Facility 87
NE AVG 48
Rank #4 / 138
Fremont Care Center, Inc
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #13 / 115
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #17 / 115
51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #92 / 115
285278
Good Samaritan Society – Millard
NH
SNF
Omaha (Millard)
106
Facility 106
NE AVG 79
Rank #29 / 130
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #70 / 119
-6%
4.85
Facility 4.85
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #30 / 121
+35%+9%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #61 / 124
2.4
Facility 2.4
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #34 / 124
-74A+
58
Facility 58
NE AVG 48
Rank #48 / 138
Good Samaritan Society - Millard
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #54 / 115
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #74 / 115
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #97 / 115
285098
The Lighthouse
NH
HOS
SNF
Omaha (West Omaha)
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 79
Rank #86 / 130
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #91 / 119
-20%
5.49
Facility 5.49
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #9 / 121
+64%+23%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
13
Facility 13
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #37 / 124
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #45 / 124
-32A+
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 48
Rank #85 / 138
Bianca Carmel-Cooper
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #63 / 115
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #53 / 115
67.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #37 / 115
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Overview of Pioneer Manor Nursing Home

Pioneer Manor Nursing Home provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Hay Springs, NE. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 57 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between them can occur without leaving the community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 10m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover an extended stay. A beauty shop gives residents access to salon services within the community, scheduled outings provide organized opportunities to leave the campus, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. Administrator Krystyn Turman serves as the administrator, and City Of Hay Springs operates the community.

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Overview of Elwood Care Center

Elwood Care Center offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Elwood, Nebraska. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own living space. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management.

Adult day care provides daytime care, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking short term care while a caregiver travels or recovers. The center opened in 1972 and has 47 beds.

Rehabilitation services are available, allowing residents to receive recovery focused care through the center as part of their care plan. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible services.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kate Reiners serves as administrator, and Village Of Elwood operates the community.

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Overview of Parkside Manor

Offering skilled nursing, Parkside Manor is a nursing home in Stuart, Nebraska, with 40 beds. As a nursing home, it provides licensed nursing support and helps with daily care. Moreover, respite care is offered, accommodating families who need temporary relief when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. It is also administered by Lucas Kaup and operated by the Village of Stuart.

The community is currently fully occupied, indicating that no beds are available. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted. This means that Medicaid can help when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Private pay uses personal funds.

A walk score of 30 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Brookestone Village

Brookestone Village is a skilled nursing home in south Omaha that owner Abigail Meredith operates. Situated at 4330 South 144th Street, the well-established 140-bed facility maintains solid occupancy at 94 percent, with an average resident stay of 85 days. The mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care makes it a pragmatic choice for individuals recuperating from surgery or a hospital stay, plus those needing ongoing skilled nursing support. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to provide numerous pathways for families to arrange care.

The facility is anchored by robust nursing care, averaging 4 hours 51 minutes per resident day across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. This level of attentive daily support is core to the setting. The home’s clinical focus spans short-term rehabilitation and sub-acute care, with dedicated programs in therapies and restorative services. For occupants with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, specialized programming exists, and the facility offers hospice services for end-of-life care. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable with a Walk Score of 58, meaning some errands are doable on foot, though most trips need a brief drive. Daily life is anchored by landscaped courtyards and a scenic lake on the grounds, alongside dining areas and modern communication systems like silent call buttons.

Over the years, state inspections have focused on facility infrastructure, including emergency lighting, exit signage, and maintenance systems. The latest review confirmed the home’s compliance with all statutory requirements for nursing home licensure.

The mix of solid nursing staffing, an array of care services, and accessible amenities makes Brookestone Village a grounded choice for families seeking skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Omaha.

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Overview of Highland Park Care Center

Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska, provides nursing home, adult day care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need ongoing care or licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Adult day care provides daytime support for people who do not need a residential stay. The combination of short term and ongoing services may be a good fit for someone whose needs could change from rehabilitation or respite to long term skilled nursing or memory care. The center has 60 beds.

Occupational, physical, speech, and outpatient therapies are available, giving residents access to multiple rehabilitation disciplines through the center. A salon provides hair care on site. Pastoral services, chapel services, an all faith chapel, and Bible studies support residents who want religious or spiritual activities, and transportation is also available.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay for eligible residents, and private pay means paying directly. Alice Smith serves as administrator, and Vsl Alliance operates the community. With a Walk Score of 52, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot while others may require transportation.

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Overview of Brookestone Acres

Under the regional administration of Raven Schmid, Brookestone Acres operates as an 80-bed nursing home on 38th Street in Columbus, Nebraska. The facility operates under a framework that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly, carrying an excellent walkability profile where most immediate errands can be completed on foot.

Stays average around 70 days, pointing to a rapid patient turnaround focused primarily on short-term recovery and temporary rehabilitation rather than long-term stays. This constant rotation keeps the building running at a 79 percent occupancy level. Around-the-clock staffing manages this clinical workload by providing an average of 5 hours and 4 minutes of total nursing care per resident daily, comprising 36 minutes from registered nurses, 43 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 3 hours and 13 minutes from nurse aides, to handle post-hospital sub-acute care, specialized physical therapies, and restorative programs.

State health department inspection logs confirm that the property operates well within mandatory public health guidelines. Regulatory survey files indicate a steady compliance history regarding clinical charting and resident environment safety, leaving the facility with a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Individuals live in spacious private or companion rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and personal telephone service. The facility features a café, household living rooms with gas fireplaces, heated-floor spas, an on-site salon, and a dedicated chapel for spiritual support. The kitchen coordinates meals and snacks served during open dining windows, while the daily routine balances targeted physical recovery sessions with music therapy and family visits in the outdoor landscaped courtyards.

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Overview of Heritage Crossings

Heritage Crossings provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and Adult Day Care in Geneva, Nebraska. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and Adult Day Care supports people who need care during the day without moving into residential care.

The range of residential care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. Heritage Crossings has 30 beds, so it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and companion rooms are available. A private room provides a single living space, while a companion room suits someone who wants to share with another resident.

Occupational, physical, and speech therapies are available through the community, along with a Short Term Rehab program for rehabilitation services. A salon and spa support on site grooming, while outdoor walking paths give residents a place to walk outside. Pastoral services and an all faith chapel provide space for residents who want religious services.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay. Sherri Due serves as administrator, and Vsl Geneva operates the community. A Walk Score of 45 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands.

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Overview of Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center

Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center sits at 3210 N Clarkson in Fremont, Nebraska, a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. The neighborhood is very walkable (Walk Score 87). Most errands are an easy trip on foot, which matters for family who visit often. The building is close to full, with 93 of its 100 beds occupied.

Therapists in physical, occupational, and speech therapy work right on campus, and residents can add outpatient or aquatic therapy to the mix. A physician staffs the building and keeps on-site hours during the week. Skilled nursing runs 24 hours a day. For families who need a short break, respite stays offer a bridge. Total nursing care works out to roughly 4 hours 33 minutes per resident a day.

A registered dietitian oversees three meals daily. A restorative nursing program helps residents keep the ground they gain in therapy. Private suites and guest apartments make room for family to stay near. Utilities, cable, and phone come included, and whirlpool bathing is available on-site.

Nye Legacy accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have room to adjust as needs shift. State inspections have tended to look at routine areas like medication management, care planning, and emergency preparedness rather than direct resident care.

This is a place for older adults coming off a hospital stay who need focused rehab, or those who need steady skilled nursing, with therapy and a doctor built into the week.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Millard

Good Samaritan Society, Millard is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Omaha, Nebraska. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the community a potential fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight rather than only occasional assistance. The home has 106 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for covering care. Rehabilitation therapy is available through rehabilitation services, with a therapy gym and an inpatient rehabilitation room for residents receiving therapy on site. A chapel supports the community’s religious services, and Administrator Nicklos Norby leads the day-to-day administration.

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Overview of The Lighthouse

A member of the Immanuel senior living community, The Lighthouse is where residents thrive with a unique experience for each and every senior. The nursing home community is a place where comfort and convenience are met; ensuring that residents are receiving only the finest solutions to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The Lighthouse is guaranteed to take traditional long-term care to the next level of senior living experience in Omaha. 
Offering 24-hour nursing care, long-term skilled nursing, and chronic illnesses– The Lighthouse’s lifestyle is centered on lifelong learning and wellness– residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, and faith.

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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
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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
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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.