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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
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 TableAL (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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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
Fairview Manor is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Fairmont, Nebraska, with licensed nursing care available on site around the clock. Its 40 beds place it in the smaller community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other. Fairview Manor may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community.
Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 25 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands on nursing time for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Tamara Scheil serves as administrator, Village Of Fairmont operates the community, and specific programs include Country Reflections and Tiny Images Child Care Center.
Wakefield Health Care Center provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Wakefield, NE. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.
Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 40 beds, making it a smaller home where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Total nurse staffing is 6h 8m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, with Medicaid helping when personal savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.
Administrator Traci Haglund leads the community, which is operated by City of Wakefield. The PMC Outpatient Therapy program and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy without arranging services elsewhere. A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still manage selected outings independently.
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.
Brookestone Village is a nursing home offering skilled nursing care in Omaha, Nebraska. It is in the Millard neighborhood. The home provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, so residents may receive therapy during a temporary recovery or continued nursing support when their needs are ongoing.
The combination of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care may suit someone whose needs are temporary or ongoing. Brookestone Village has 140 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing families to use public coverage or pay directly where applicable. Abigail Meredith serves as administrator, and Vsl Omaha operates the community. Landscaped courtyards and a lake provide outdoor areas for residents on the grounds.
Situated in Columbus, NE, Brookestone Acres is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, hospice, and respite care. The community provides comfort and symptom management for terminally ill residents, while respite services are given to those seeking short-term stays. Residents also receive ongoing clinical support with nursing services available on-site.
The community has 80 beds, with private and companion rooms for residents who prefer to live alone or share a room. Furthermore, premium rooms include direct access to an outdoor patio, so a resident in one of those rooms can reach an outdoor area without going through the rest of the community. Occupancy is at 78.8%, with a total nursing care of 4 hours and 59 minutes for each resident daily.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Moreover, residents can use the salon, landscaped courtyards with sitting areas, and religious services, while Music and Memory®, outpatient therapies, and restorative programs offer structured options for memory support, continued therapy, or maintaining daily abilities.
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.
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.
Overview of Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center
Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home with a 100-bed capacity in Fremont, Nebraska, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. With a doctor on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services, including continuous clinical support, whenever needed. The community also accommodates temporary stays for those whose primary caregiver needs time away, with respite services.
Additionally, short-stay rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and aquatic therapy are available for people who need therapy during recovery or without an inpatient stay. A pool also supports aquatic therapy, while licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work on campus, allowing residents to receive these therapy services. Daily on-site physician services are available Monday through Friday for residents who need physician care during those days.
Occupancy is at 93%, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families can use applicable public coverage or pay directly. Three meals are also provided daily, while social events and outings are available for entertainment and socialization. Guest apartments also allow visitors to stay when needed. Brooke Belina serves as administrator, and Fremont Care Center operates the community.
The Ambassador Nebraska City provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having these care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community.
Rehabilitation services support residents during recovery. On site hemodialysis gives residents access to dialysis without arranging transportation to a separate facility. Extended care supports people who need care beyond a short rehabilitation stay, while pediatric specialty care serves pediatric patients with specialized care needs. Wound care is also available for residents who need wounds treated and monitored.
The community has 71 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Loretta Paul Allen serves as the administrator.
Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. The area has a Walk Score of 83 out of 100, making it very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.
Community Pride Care Center offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Battle Creek, NE. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing help with daily needs, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs temporary support.
The combination of assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. With 50 beds, Community Pride Care Center is among the smaller communities, where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 41 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time assigned to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that may include Medicaid when savings do not cover a long stay and Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay. Community Pride Care Center opened in 1989 and is operated by City Of Battle Creek, with Administrator Shelley McIntosh leading its day to day administration. A Walk Score of 33 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
The community is next to a park, providing a nearby outdoor setting, and its Skilled Rehab program provides rehabilitation services. Community Pride Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living, nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, or respite care, particularly when care needs could increase over time.
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.
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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.
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Nursing Homes in Nebraska at a glance
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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