Page 3 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 143 nursing homes in NE using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NE
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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

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

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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.
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.
Brookestone View
NH
SNF
Broken Bow
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 79
Rank #75 / 130
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #9 / 119
+31%
4.18
Facility 4.18
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #61 / 121
-35%-6%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #41 / 124
3.7
Facility 3.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
-58-
63
Facility 63
NE AVG 48
Rank #37 / 138
Vsl Broken Bow, LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #52 / 115
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #36 / 115
74.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 74.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #11 / 115
285297
Mount Carmel Home
NH
MC
SNF
Kearney
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 79
Rank #48 / 130
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #64 / 119
+2%
6.74
Facility 6.74
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #2 / 121
-11%+51%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #1 / 124
2.5
Facility 2.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 124
-57-
73
Facility 73
NE AVG 48
Rank #18 / 138
Mary Blavet
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #42 / 115
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #33 / 115
69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #31 / 115
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The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Nebraska City
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 79
Rank #51 / 130
60.6%
Facility 60.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #90 / 119
-18%
4.70
Facility 4.70
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #36 / 121
-41%+5%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
7
Facility 7
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #9 / 124
1.8
Facility 1.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 124
-43-
83
Facility 83
NE AVG 48
Rank #6 / 138
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc
$6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #53 / 115
$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #67 / 115
52.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 52.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #91 / 115
285126
Good Samaritan Society – Syracuse
NH
AL
IL
RC
Syracuse
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 79
Rank #38 / 130
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #92 / 119
-20%
4.35
Facility 4.35
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #47 / 121
+15%-2%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 124
-52-
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 48
Rank #64 / 138
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #58 / 115
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #63 / 115
58.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #75 / 115
285138
Community Pride Care Center
NH
AL
HOS
RC
SNF
Battle Creek
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 79
Rank #91 / 130
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #50 / 119
+11%
2.68
Facility 2.68
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #120 / 121
-25%-40%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #19 / 124
2.3
Facility 2.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 124
-41-
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 48
Rank #100 / 138
City Of Battle Creek
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #69 / 115
$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #64 / 115
66.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 66.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #44 / 115
285208
Beatrice Health and Rehabilitaion
NH
MC
SNF
Beatrice
87
Facility 87
NE AVG 79
Rank #39 / 130
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #75 / 119
-8%
3.18
Facility 3.18
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #114 / 121
-33%-29%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #61 / 124
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
-59-
76
Facility 76
NE AVG 48
Rank #15 / 138
Monroe Healthcare, Inc
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #47 / 115
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #52 / 115
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #88 / 115
285130
Good Samaritan Society – Osceola
NH
AL
RC
Osceola
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 79
Rank #96 / 130
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #65 / 119
+1%
4.33
Facility 4.33
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #53 / 121
+32%-3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #61 / 124
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
-35-
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 48
Rank #75 / 138
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #90 / 115
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #78 / 115
72.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #16 / 115
285193
South Haven Living Center
NH
ADC
IL
MC
SNF
Wahoo
85
Facility 85
NE AVG 79
Rank #40 / 130
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #6 / 119
+32%
4.59
Facility 4.59
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #40 / 121
+7%+3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #9 / 124
2.0
Facility 2.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 124
-83-
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 48
Rank #9 / 138
Vsl Wahoo, LLC
$9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #25 / 115
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #19 / 115
64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #52 / 115
285231
Stanton Health Center
NH
AL
Stanton
70
Facility 70
NE AVG 79
Rank #52 / 130
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #37 / 119
+16%
4.32
Facility 4.32
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #53 / 121
+34%-3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #104 / 126
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #50 / 124
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #87 / 124
260-
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 48
Rank #133 / 138
City Of Stanton
$6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #55 / 115
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #40 / 115
72.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 72.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #16 / 115
285102
Saunders Medical Center
NH
MC
SNF
J Wahoo
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 79
Rank #75 / 130
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #5 / 119
+33%
5.77
Facility 5.77
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #6 / 121
-45%+30%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #9 / 124
1.7
Facility 1.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 124
-59-
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 48
Rank #9 / 138
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Brookestone View

850 Laurel Parkway Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822
Overview of Brookestone View

Brookestone View is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Opened in 2016, the community has 60 beds. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while short term rehabilitation and subacute care help residents recover after a hospitalization or illness. Brookestone View may be a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation before returning home or continuing clinical support through long term care.

Occupancy is 97%, meaning nearly all beds are in use and openings may be limited. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time available for each person. Rehabilitation services include therapies, outpatient therapies and restorative programs, so residents can work on recovery or maintain function, while outpatients can receive treatment without living at the community.

Home health and hospice programs extend the available services to care at home and comfort focused support. Brookestone View accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help eligible residents whose savings may not cover an extended stay, and private pay allows care to be funded directly. Vsl Broken Bow operates the community, with Veronica Boeser serving as assistant administrator.

Contact Brookestone View

Overview of Mount Carmel Home

Mount Carmel Home provides skilled nursing and memory care in Kearney, Nebraska. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia related needs. The combination may suit a person who needs memory care alongside nursing support.

The home has 75 beds, with private rooms, semi private rooms, and memory care rooms. A private room gives one resident an individual sleeping space, while a semi private room accommodates shared living arrangements. Short term and long term rehabilitation services are available, so residents may receive rehabilitation during a temporary recovery or as part of an extended stay.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover an extended stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Rehabilitation services, a salon, and religious services are available, giving residents access to therapy, personal grooming, and worship without arranging those services elsewhere. Emily Birdsley serves as the director. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

Contact Mount Carmel Home

Overview of The Ambassador Nebraska City

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.

Contact The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Syracuse

At 1622 Walnut Street in Syracuse, Nebraska, Good Samaritan Society sits in a moderately walkable pocket of town, with a Walk Score of 52, where a handful of errands are doable on foot. The 88-bed community covers four levels of care under one roof: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and respite. That range matters for families who don’t want to move a parent again every time their needs shift.

Right now, 52 of the 88 beds are filled, a 59% occupancy rate. Nursing coverage runs around the clock. Aides put in close to two hours per resident each day, and RNs and LPNs together add roughly another hour on top of that.

Outpatient therapy and general rehab services are available on-site, and respite stays give families a short-term option when they need one. There’s also a child daycare program running out of the building, a pairing that isn’t common and tends to bring some generational mix into an otherwise typical daily routine.

The building itself has a dining room, salon, exercise room, library, and wellness center, plus a community room and both indoor and outdoor spots for sitting or dining. Wifi covers the property.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, which opens up more than one route to affording care here. On the regulatory side, state inspections have tended to circle back to infection control, fire-safety systems, emergency planning, and how well documentation and housekeeping hold up. Weighing the four care types and the rehab focus, this is a community built for a family managing more than one kind of need at once.

Contact Good Samaritan Society – Syracuse

Overview of Community Pride Care Center

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.

Contact Community Pride Care Center

Overview of Beatrice Health and Rehabilitaion

Monroe Healthcare owns Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation, an 87-bed skilled nursing home on Irving Street in Beatrice, Nebraska. Financial structures at the property support several billing configurations, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 76 out of 100, which means the area is highly pedestrian-friendly and family members can complete most routine errands on foot.

Typical stays here run about 192 days, creating a routine workload that combines permanent residential care with temporary post-hospital therapy. These dual care paths utilize 68 percent of the building’s overall capacity. To manage daily treatments, around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 3 hours and 16 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, utilizing a combined team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle physical rehab, clinical tracking, and structured recovery exercises.

Past health department evaluations show that inspectors have historically focused on physical structure rules, electrical hazards, and care planning documentation. Follow-up state reviews verify that the management updated its building routines to clear those earlier tracking counts, keeping the property free of fines and maintaining an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Prospective representatives will find a layout designed for steady physical recovery, highlighted by an active engagement setup and structured exercise spaces. The kitchen coordinates daily meals to meet basic nutritional standards, which are served in a central community dining room.

Contact Beatrice Health and Rehabilitaion

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Osceola

Good Samaritan Society – Osceola is a 47-bed nursing home in Osceola, Nebraska, that also offers assisted living and respite care. It is operated by Good Samaritan Society – Osceola under owner Brent Jameson, with Melissa Vandewalle serving as administrator. The community accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover a stay, and lists a starting cost of about $3,526 per month.

The home tends to run at a solid occupancy of around 75 percent, with 35 of its 47 beds filled. The average stay is about 165 days, suggesting a mix of residents recovering from a hospital stay or surgery and others settling in for longer-term nursing care. Total nursing care averages roughly 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, so hands-on nursing support is part of daily life for residents here.

Rehabilitation services and respite care are available on site, which can make the community a practical option for someone who needs short-term recovery support as well as those who need ongoing care. The facility also runs home-based service and caregiver support programs, along with religious services, giving residents and their families a few different ways to stay connected to care and community beyond the building itself.

State inspections conducted by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services have most often focused on environmental and safety practices, such as fire safety systems, medication labeling, and food handling, along with how consistently the facility documents and reports incidents. Families touring the community may want to ask how these areas are currently managed.

Day to day, residents have access to a community room, a dining room, a library, and an on-site salon. The facility sits in a residential part of Osceola that scores 47 out of 100 for walkability, meaning most errands and outings will involve a short drive rather than a walk.

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Overview of South Haven Living Center

South Haven Living Center is a nursing home in Wahoo, Nebraska, owned by Sara Casey. The 85-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The center is located in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 80. Families can easily navigate the area on foot.

The community has an occupancy rate of 98%. Most residents stay for an average of 258 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those requiring ongoing skilled care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident, supported by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This nursing support is important in the facility’s focus on rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.

The home specializes in short-term rehabilitation and sub-acute care. It has dedicated programs in occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Memory care services and hospice support are also available for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Residents also have access to short-term in-house therapy and both inpatient and outpatient therapy options as they work toward recovery without leaving the facility for appointments.

Amenities include spacious private and companion rooms. There are also deluxe private options and a beauty and barber shop. There are regularly scheduled physician visits for residents. They also have access to wireless technology in common areas and transportation services.

Residents receive spiritual support through an on-site chapel, pastoral services, and Bible studies. There are also individual and group activities designed for their emotional well-being. For dining, they enjoy quality meals, and snacks are prepared on-site.

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Overview of Stanton Health Center

Stanton Health Center is a distinguished nursing home in Stanton, NE, that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Promoting a nurturing environment, this nursing home provides exceptional care tailored to older adults’ unique needs around the clock. Special care unit and outpatient therapy are also offered to help improve residents’ well-being.

Themed events, recreational activities, and wellness programs are also provided to accompany residents during their stay and prevent loneliness. With well-balanced dining options, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents experience a worry-free retirement, especially with the nursing homes’ wide range of care options and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Saunders Medical Center
Saunders Medical Center is a healthcare facility located in Wahoo, Nebraska. It provides a range of services including a hospital, Family Care Clinic, nursing home, surgery center, and Edge Therapy. The center is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the community.

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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 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.