Page 3 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

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.

Overview of The Ambassador Nebraska City

The Ambassador Nebraska City is a 71-bed skilled nursing facility in Nebraska City, in rural Otoe County, Nebraska. It is owned by Loretta Paul Allen and administered by Loretta Paul-Allen. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The community focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, with on-site wound care and hemodialysis available for residents who need medically complex support. Total nursing care runs about 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day, a meaningful amount of hands-on attention for a home of this size. Residents currently fill about 61 percent of the facility’s beds, and the average length of stay is 210 days, reflecting a setting that supports both recovery-focused stays and longer-term residency.

Daily life includes a resident council that meets on a regular basis, giving residents a voice in how the community runs. The home also welcomes pets, an amenity that can make the transition into care easier for residents who don’t want to be separated from an animal companion.

State inspectors with Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services have reviewed the facility regularly since 2011. That record includes at least one review with no deficiencies noted and confirmed licensure renewal, alongside earlier periods where fire safety systems and care-planning documentation were the areas most often flagged, with improvement over time. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how those areas are managed today.

Located in Nebraska City, the facility sits in a very walkable part of town, scoring 83 out of 100 on Walk Score, so many nearby errands can be handled on foot. For families in Otoe County and the surrounding area looking for a skilled nursing option with rehabilitative services and a smaller, close-knit setting, The Ambassador offers a well-established, long-running presence in the community.

Overview of Ambassador Health of Omaha

SNF/NF Distinct operates Ambassador Health of Omaha, a 146-bed nursing home at 1540 North 72nd Street in Omaha, under administrator Jake Bleach. The surrounding neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 51, moderately walkable, so residents and visiting family can knock out some errands on foot rather than always needing a car.

Clinically, the building is built around post-hospital recovery. Extended care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and specialized wound care make up the core of what’s offered here. Nursing coverage is substantial: registered nurses average 2 hours 11 minutes per resident each day, and total nursing care reaches 3 hours 10 minutes per resident per day. Of the community’s 146 beds, 85 are currently occupied, putting occupancy at 58 percent.

Residents have a voice through the Active Resident Council, which meets regularly to weigh in on facility policies and care quality. Coverage-wise, Ambassador Health of Omaha accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have flexibility in how they finance a stay.

Regulatory inspections here have centered on fire-safety systems, dietary and food service, resident rights and protections, and environmental and hazardous-materials safety. Taking the rehab-focused services and the nursing hours on staff, we find the community is built for residents moving through short-term recovery after a hospitalization, alongside those who need sustained skilled nursing care over the longer term.

Overview of Cloverlodge Care Center

Cloverlodge Care Center is a 47-bed skilled nursing home owned by Theresa Naber in St Edward, Nebraska. The facility operates under a payment framework that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding rural neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning family members will generally need a personal vehicle to travel to the property or manage daily errands.

Stays average around 226 days, indicating an operational mix of extended long-term care and short-term post-acute recovery. This steady patient rotation keeps the building running at a 68 percent occupancy level. Around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 4 hours and 22 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, utilizing a combined team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides to handle occupational, physical, speech, and dementia therapies alongside standard hospice services.

State health department inspection logs confirm that the property complies with regional public health and environmental guidelines. Oversight records verify that the facility resolved past tracking gaps, resulting in zero deficiencies on its latest renewal evaluations and leaving the center with an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Families choose between private or companion room layouts and have access to multidenominational pastoral services, an on-site salon, transportation assistance, and wireless technology in common areas. The kitchen prepares daily meals served during flexible dining windows to match personal schedules. The weekly calendar integrates structured therapy sessions with individual and group activities, laundry routines, and open visitation hours for relatives.

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.

Overview of Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home

Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home sits at 220 Park Avenue in Hebron, Nebraska. Hebron is a small town. Life moves slowly here, and you can walk to a few places for errands if you want to (Walk Score 57). The home has 64 beds. The care is skilled nursing.

The home is about half full right now. Thirty-one people live in its 64 beds. That matters to families. When there are fewer residents, the staff can spend more time with each one. Add up the work nurses and aides do, and it comes to about 4 hours and 41 minutes of nursing care per resident a day.

Skilled nursing is the main job here. People also come to heal on-site after surgery, an illness, or a hospital stay. There is respite care, which is a short stay that gives a family caregiver a break. Faith runs through the day, too. Residents who want it can join worship services and Bible study.

The home takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. That gives families some room to plan, even for a longer stay under Medicaid. State inspections have covered the usual ground: fire safety, staff credentials, food service, and fall prevention.

So what you get here is faith-centered skilled nursing and short-term rehab in a quiet Nebraska town. The daily care is steady, and older adults can stay close to home.

Overview of Wakefield Health Care Center

Located on Ash Street in the rural Nebraska community of Wakefield, Wakefield Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 40 beds. It serves residents who require nursing care, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical support. Its current occupancy is 55%. Owned by Wakefield Care Center, it accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, providing families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled care.

The facility provides daily nurse staffing averaging 5 hours and 25 minutes per resident. It includes registered nursing care, nurse aide care, and licensed practical nursing. This nursing support is an important part of the care provided at the facility.

The home also offers rehabilitation services and partners with PMC Outpatient Therapy. This allows residents to receive therapeutic care either on-site or through outpatient appointments. Those transitioning toward greater independence will benefit from the facility’s Independent Ash Street Apartments on the same campus.

Residents stay an average of 372 days, suggesting that many remain for ongoing care rather than short-term recovery. Wakefield is located in a moderately walkable community with a Walk Score of 50. Visiting family members can run some errands on foot, but most trips require a short drive.

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.

Overview of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Lincoln, NE, Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a respected senior care provider, offering excellent skilled nursing, rehabilitation care, and long-term care. Residents here are provided with a reliable nursing team that offers assistance with daily living activities or rehabilitation experts to support those in the process of healing or recovery. The community carefully curates personalized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring they are met with the appropriate care and services.

Constantly receiving high ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, along with excellent client satisfaction scores, the community proves its excellence in delivering excellent care and services. Here, residents also enjoy a wide array of engaging activities designed to make their lives more active and enjoyable. With excellent care services, a kind and caring team, and a nurturing environment, the community guarantees residents quickly get back on their feet as soon as possible.

Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home is a government-operated, 25-bed facility located on Indian Hills Drive in Macy, Nebraska. Serving Thurston County seniors, the small community operates at approximately 85 percent occupancy, offering both long-term nursing and short-term rehabilitation care.

The home provides an exceptionally high ratio of direct care, offering close to 7 hours of total nursing care per resident each day. Registered nurses contribute roughly 1 hour and 19 minutes of this total, while nurse aides provide the majority of hands-on support at approximately 4 hours. Daily life includes housekeeping, personal care, and scheduled social and recreational activities. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, giving families multiple ways to coordinate and fund their stays.

The surrounding Macy neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning most daily errands or visits from family require a vehicle. State evaluations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that the facility’s most recent standard inspection on January 29, 2026, resulted in four citations, though the home maintains a three-year history with no civil monetary penalties or payment denials.

Families looking for a small clinical environment in Thurston County can contact the facility directly to discuss admission and care services.