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Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 119 nursing homes in Nebraska using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

Compare Nursing Homes around Nebraska

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

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

Gateway Vista
NH
AL
IL
PC
RC
Lincoln (Culler)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 82
Rank #84 / 228
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #38 / 196
+28%
4.84
Facility 4.84
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #30 / 130
-20%+9%
$8.7k
Facility $8.7k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #100 / 135
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 135
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 135
172-
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 46
Rank #43 / 298
Mikel Ardley
$14.8M
Facility $14.8M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #4 / 133
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #18 / 133
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #130 / 133
285266
Bethany Home
NH
AL
MC
NC
Minden
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 82
Rank #123 / 228
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #90 / 196
+13%
4.75
Facility 4.75
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #39 / 130
+53%+7%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #77 / 135
6.3
Facility 6.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #120 / 135
-59-
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 46
Rank #155 / 298
Bethany Home Inc
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #48 / 133
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #40 / 133
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #61 / 133
285270
Tabitha at Prairie Commons
NH
IL
MC
RC
Grand Island
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 82
Rank #206 / 228
27.2%
Facility 27.2%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #190 / 196
-61%
5.72
Facility 5.72
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #8 / 130
+44%+28%
$10.3k
Facility $10.3k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #104 / 135
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #59 / 135
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #104 / 135
124-
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 46
Rank #267 / 298
Tabitha Grand Island, Inc
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #89 / 133
$2.5M
Facility $2.5M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #98 / 133
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #91 / 133
285307
Emerald Columbus
NH
AL
HC
MC
PC
Columbus (40Th Avenue)
145
Facility 145
NE AVG 82
Rank #25 / 228
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #163 / 196
-20%
3.78
Facility 3.78
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #87 / 130
-37%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #82 / 135
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 135
-72A+
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 46
Rank #101 / 298
Columbus Operations LLC
$10.4M
Facility $10.4M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #27 / 133
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #27 / 133
48%
Facility 48%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #88 / 133
285092
Keystone Villas
NH
AL
IL
Omaha (Keystone)
68
Facility 68
NE AVG 82
Rank #111 / 228
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #92 / 196
+13%
3.35
Facility 3.35
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #114 / 130
-56%-25%
$70.1k
Facility $70.1k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #128 / 135
24
Facility 24
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #100 / 135
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 135
270-
55
Facility 55
NE AVG 46
Rank #113 / 298
Sandra Leimer
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #37 / 133
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #29 / 133
60.6%
Facility 60.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #73 / 133
285238
Chrisoma West
NH
AL
HC
MC
Holdrege
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 82
Rank #133 / 228
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #1 / 196
+42%
3.98
Facility 3.98
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #76 / 130
-15%-11%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #77 / 135
3.2
Facility 3.2
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #35 / 135
-72-
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 46
Rank #287 / 298
Midwest District Of The Evangelical Free Church Of America
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #34 / 133
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #45 / 133
61.6%
Facility 61.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #108 / 133
285246
The Lighthouse
NH
HC
Omaha (West Omaha)
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 82
Rank #150 / 228
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #154 / 196
-16%
5.35
Facility 5.35
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #12 / 130
+64%+20%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #37 / 135
3.7
Facility 3.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #46 / 135
-32A+
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 46
Rank #180 / 298
Bianca Carmel-Cooper
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #11 / 133
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #55 / 133
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #131 / 133
285280
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village
NH
AL
IL
RC
Grand Island
67
Facility 67
NE AVG 82
Rank #113 / 228
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #121 / 196
+1%
3.45
Facility 3.45
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #114 / 130
-39%-23%
$10.0k
Facility $10.0k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #102 / 135
23
Facility 23
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #96 / 135
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 135
248-
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 46
Rank #287 / 298
Steven Husen
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #29 / 133
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #42 / 133
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #114 / 133
285285
Mount Carmel Home
NH
MC
Kearney (West 18Th Street)
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 82
Rank #92 / 228
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #99 / 196
+11%
6.51
Facility 6.51
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #3 / 130
-11%+46%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #1 / 135
1.0
Facility 1.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 135
-60-
73
Facility 73
NE AVG 46
Rank #35 / 298
Mary Blavet
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #57 / 133
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #46 / 133
69.5%
Facility 69.5%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #42 / 133
285216
Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages
NH
IL
Papillion (Papillion Second Ii Precinct)
186
Facility 186
NE AVG 82
Rank #6 / 228
24.7%
Facility 24.7%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #191 / 196
-65%
5.59
Facility 5.59
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #9 / 130
-35%+25%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
22
Facility 22
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #89 / 135
4.4
Facility 4.4
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #81 / 135
-46A+
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 46
Rank #277 / 298
Kaleb Hight
$17.3M
Facility $17.3M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #13 / 133
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #8 / 133
41.5%
Facility 41.5%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #69 / 133
285293
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
Lincoln (Normal Boulevard)
97
Facility 97
NE AVG 82
Rank #68 / 228
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #149 / 196
-11%
3.51
Facility 3.51
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #110 / 130
-25%-21%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
32
Facility 32
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #118 / 135
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 135
-53-
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 46
Rank #245 / 298
Holmes Lake Operations LLC
$4.6M
Facility $4.6M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #86 / 133
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #92 / 133
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #90 / 133
285164
CHI Health St. Francis
NH
Grand Island (West Faidley Avenue)
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 82
Rank #206 / 228
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #32 / 196
-29%
6.87
Facility 6.87
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #1 / 130
+301%+54%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
7
Facility 7
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #14 / 135
2.3
Facility 2.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 135
-18-
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 46
Rank #155 / 298
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Crowell Memorial Home
NH
Blair (Westwood)
74
Facility 74
NE AVG 82
Rank #96 / 228
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #81 / 196
+16%
4.75
Facility 4.75
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #39 / 130
+2%+7%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #106 / 135
3.7
Facility 3.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #46 / 135
166-
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 46
Rank #262 / 298
Doug Anderson
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #60 / 133
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #50 / 133
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #31 / 133
285210
Northfield Retirement Communities Care
NH
AL
IL
Scottsbluff
66
Facility 66
NE AVG 82
Rank #116 / 228
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #128 / 196
-3%
4.97
Facility 4.97
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #23 / 130
-14%+12%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #106 / 135
6.5
Facility 6.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #124 / 135
-47A+
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 46
Rank #17 / 298
Northfield Retirement Communities
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #46 / 133
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #57 / 133
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #98 / 133
285271
Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
Omaha (Southside Acres)
70
Facility 70
NE AVG 82
Rank #100 / 228
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #74 / 196
+17%
2.89
Facility 2.89
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #129 / 130
-14%-35%
$60.2k
Facility $60.2k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #126 / 135
53
Facility 53
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #129 / 135
4.8
Facility 4.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #98 / 135
753A+
59
Facility 59
NE AVG 46
Rank #85 / 298
Malene Davis
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #65 / 133
$4.1M
Facility $4.1M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #48 / 133
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #21 / 133
285240
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Overview of Papillion Manor

Papillion Manor renders short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in the heart of the Overland Hills neighborhood in Pavilion, Nebraska. This haven of comfort is conveniently located just minutes away from South Omaha, Love Vista, and Bellevue, ensuring accessibility and ease for its residents. The home’s unwavering dedication to its residents shines through in the numerous awards earned over its 45 years of service, maintaining excellence since 1996. The highly committed and impeccably trained team members create a nurturing environment where every individual is treated like the most important person.
This exceptional facility boasts a range of amenities, from deluxe private rooms to special private rooms and companion rooms, providing diverse living options to cater to residents’ preferences. In addition, they offer transportation services, a beauty and barbershop, and memory support services, ensuring all needs are met with utmost care. Papillion Manor goes beyond exceptional care, placing emphasis on emotional and spiritual support through thoughtfully planned nursing home activities, events, and engaging services. Regularly scheduled physician visits add an extra layer of attention to residents’ well-being, reflecting the facility’s dedication to maintaining the highest nursing home ratings.

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Overview of Chrisoma West

Chrisoma West is a premier assisted living community, presenting services catering to seniors seeking independent living with congregate dining and those searching for assistive services. The community boasts various assisted living apartments in diverse sizes and styles, providing ample options for individual preferences.

At Chrisoma West, every aspect of senior living is thoughtfully designed to foster a comfortable, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyle for each resident. They offer a well-equipped library with WiFi access and computers, accessible to all residents to enhance convenience, this assisted living community also extends transportation services for medical appointments and shopping trips within the Holdrege area, ensuring seamless access to essential services and activities. Additionally, senior residents can enjoy housekeeping services, delectable meals, engaging activities, and convenient transportation for local appointments and shopping excursions within the serene setting.

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Overview of Keystone Villas

Keystone Villas is dedicated to providing an exceptional living experience that caters to the unique needs of seniors. As an esteemed community, it offers a seamless blend of assisted and independent living services, ensuring that every resident receives the care and support they deserve. The thoughtfully designed and spacious floor plans are tailored to meet their unique lifestyle preferences.

Experience the warmth of homestyle dining, where delicious meals are served with a side of heartfelt hospitality. Take a stroll through the meticulously landscaped grounds, immersing in the beauty of nature. The home also offers transportation services, ensuring easy exploration of the surrounding area and participation in exciting outings. Residents can also rest easy knowing that the compassionate team of qualified caregivers is available 24/7, ready to provide the assistance and support needed.

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Overview of Maple Crest Health Center

Maple Crest Health Center is a memory care and skilled nursing community in Omaha; they have provided service for many families in the city for over 60 years. Tranquility surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the nurturing home. Maple Crest Health Center boasts an elegant home with delightful hospitality that encourages residents to live life on their own terms while receiving quality service from the dedicated care staff. 
Maple Crest offers long-term skilled care with an array of wellness-centered services such as rehabilitative and restorative care, bariatric care, dialysis, wound care, and IV therapy. They also provide other care options such as rehabilitation, hospice care, and respite care. 

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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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Overview of Tiffany Square Care Center

Situated in Grand Island, Nebraska, Tiffany Square Care Center stands as a pillar of care, providing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Their commitment to excellence encompasses a range of options, including independent and assisted living, all delivered with a personalized touch. The center offers specialized programs like outpatient therapies, restorative services, and hospice care. Boasting a legacy of over 45 years of devoted service, Tiffany Square Care Center is a name synonymous with exceptional care and support.
Beyond the medical care provided, Tiffany Square Care Center recognizes the importance of enriching residents’ lives through a variety of amenities. From transportation services to emotional support, the facility creates an environment that caters to the complete well-being of its residents. The availability of deluxe private rooms and companion options ensures a comfortable and personalized living experience. With modern amenities such as wireless technology in common areas, staying connected is seamless.

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Overview of Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living

Focusing on seniors’ well-being, Sutton Community Home and Hillcrest View Assisted Living, situated in tranquil Sutton, NE, is a one-of-a-kind senior living provider that provides skilled nursing and assisted living services. At Sutton Community Home, the skilled and dedicated team ensures seniors’ utmost comfort and safety, the community features cozy and welcoming accommodations in addition to a range of services. The community fosters healthy connections with trusted local healthcare providers to ensure seniors’ complex needs are well cared for. With a team of kind, dedicated, and well-trained professionals, seniors enjoy a retirement with no worries. Sutton Community Home is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, collaborating with them to craft a care plan that perfectly matches their special needs and preferences.

For those searching for assisted living services, Hillcrest View provides a sanctuary for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Residents can expect 3 nutritious, freshly made meals per day in addition to a range of floorplans with spectacular views. As a Medicaid waiver-certified community, the services of Hillcrest View are available to a wide range of people. Every day at Hillcrest View is one filled with new memories, relationships and growth as the community has cultivated a truly one-of-a-kind environment for residents to thrive.

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Lenbrook

3747 Peachtree Road, Ne Atlanta, GA 30319
Overview of Lenbrook

Lead a life with purpose with Lenbrook, a dedicated life plan community in Atlanta, GA, that offers independent living and a wide range of health services. The community provides the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7, alongside luxurious and specially designed accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Proving its exceptional quality, the community is a not-for-profit community that is a consistently accredited Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1992.

Residents enjoy a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging educational programs, catering to their leisure and wellness. Concierge services, transportation services, and maintenance are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is filled with extensive amenities, including an art studio, a meditation room, a library, a movie theater, and an overlooking area, residents have plenty of opportunities for recreation and socialization.

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Overview of Sutton Community Home, INC.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. is a Nursing Home at 1106 North Saunders Avenue, Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska. Administrated by Amy Schelkopf and owned by Sutton Community Home, Inc., a non-profit organization, the facility is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Certification Number 285277). Sutton Community Home, Inc. opened in 1964 and has operated for over 60 years as a home for area residents, licensed to accept Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Pay for residential and intermediate nursing care.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. is a rural nursing home providing a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility serves both rehabilitation and long-term care populations. Medicare admissions (28%) typically stay 1-2 months for short-term rehab. Private pay admissions (48%) typically stay 11 months. Medicaid admissions (24%) typically stay 2 years for long-term daily care. Average length of stay is 343 days. Occupancy rate is 78.7%, indicating strong census above the Nebraska state average of 70.3%.

The CMS Overall Rating of 4/5 stars significantly exceeds the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Health Inspection Rating of 3/5 stars aligns with the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Staffing Rating of 5/5 stars substantially exceeds the Nebraska average of 3.1/5 stars and ranks the facility #6 out of 117 in Nebraska. The Quality Measures Rating of 3/5 stars exceeds the Nebraska average of 2.7/5 stars.

Staffing levels are substantially above state and national benchmarks. Total nursing care per resident per day reaches 5 hours 55 minutes, +37% above the Nebraska state average of 4 hours 20 minutes. This facility ranks #6 out of 117 in Nebraska for total nursing hours. Weekend nursing hours total 3 hours 56 minutes per day, +9% above the Nebraska state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. The strong weekend staffing is notable because staffing often declines significantly on weekends.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization with annual revenue of $3.4 million. Payroll comprises 61.7% of revenue ($2.1 million), which aligns with well-run nursing homes typically ranging from 55–65%. The facility has operated continuously since 1964, reflecting long-term community commitment and care continuity.

The facility is rural, serving Clay County and surrounding communities in south-central Nebraska. The 60-year operational history demonstrates established community presence and stability. The non-profit structure emphasizes community benefit over profit maximization.

Sutton Community Home, Inc. has an above-average overall CMS rating and outstanding staffing performance; it’s suited for families seeking rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a rural setting.

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Overview of Nye Legacy

Situated in Fremont, Nebraska, Nye Legacy offers top-notch services, including short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled care, and aquatic therapy. With a dedicated team offering a personalized approach, residents experience exceptional care. The facility boasts Medicare-certified services and state-of-the-art rehabilitation, earning recognition through various awards and accolades. 

The highly qualified healthcare professionals, coupled with a cutting-edge 90° hydrotherapy pool, make Nye Legacy a haven for those with work-related injuries, providing a tailored home exercise program to aid recovery and alleviate pain. Achieving a healthy lifestyle is made possible with their around-the-clock care, ensuring residents have the support they need. Social activities abound, creating a vibrant and engaging environment where the Nye Legacy team truly makes a positive impact.

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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
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 119 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.