Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Why trust this guide? 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
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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.
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.
The Lighthouse
NH
HOS
SNF
Omaha (West Omaha)
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 80
Rank #86 / 129
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #94 / 122
-21%
5.49
Facility 5.49
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #9 / 120
? +64%+23%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
13
Facility 13
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #44 / 123
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #44 / 123
-32A+
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 48
Rank #84 / 137
Bianca Carmel-Cooper
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #62 / 114
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #52 / 114
67.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #37 / 114
285280
Hilltop Estates
NH
SNF
M Gothenburg
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 80
Rank #67 / 129
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #71 / 122
-4%
4.61
Facility 4.61
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #40 / 120
A- -41%+4%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
7
Facility 7
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #16 / 123
3.5
Facility 3.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #51 / 123
-46-
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 48
Rank #73 / 137
K. C. Health Care Enterprises, Inc
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #73 / 114
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #58 / 114
71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #24 / 114
285163
Old Mill Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Omaha (West Omaha)
44
Facility 44
NE AVG 80
Rank #108 / 129
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #37 / 122
+16%
5.16
Facility 5.16
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #14 / 120
B+ -59%+16%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #66 / 123
2.6
Facility 2.6
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #21 / 123
-38-
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 48
Rank #99 / 137
Snf Omaha Operating Company, LLC
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #35 / 114
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #65 / 114
42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #105 / 114
285289
Mount Carmel Home
NH
MC
SNF
Kearney
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 80
Rank #48 / 129
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #67 / 122
+1%
6.74
Facility 6.74
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #2 / 120
? -11%+51%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #7 / 123
2.5
Facility 2.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 123
-57-
73
Facility 73
NE AVG 48
Rank #18 / 137
Mary Blavet
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #41 / 114
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #32 / 114
69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 69.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #31 / 114
285216
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
NH
HOS
SNF
Valley (Platte Valley Precinct)
66
Facility 66
NE AVG 80
Rank #63 / 129
65.2%
Facility 65.2%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #85 / 122
-13%
3.84
Facility 3.84
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #84 / 120
B+ -29%-14%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #66 / 123
4.5
Facility 4.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #80 / 123
143A+
43
Facility 43
NE AVG 48
Rank #83 / 137
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
$5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #70 / 114
$3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #49 / 114
76.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 76.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #7 / 114
285117
Good Samaritan Society – Syracuse
NH
AL
IL
RC
Syracuse
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 80
Rank #38 / 129
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #95 / 122
-21%
4.35
Facility 4.35
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #47 / 120
? +15%-2%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #23 / 123
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #26 / 123
-52-
52
Facility 52
NE AVG 48
Rank #63 / 137
Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #57 / 114
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #62 / 114
58.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #75 / 114
285138
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lincoln
122
Facility 122
NE AVG 80
Rank #22 / 129
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #98 / 122
-23%
4.01
Facility 4.01
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #72 / 120
C+ -2%-10%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #60 / 123
3.2
Facility 3.2
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #43 / 123
-70-
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 48
Rank #122 / 137
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln
$13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #11 / 114
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #8 / 114
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #68 / 114
285066
Parkview Haven Nursing Home
NH
AL
MC
Deshler
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 80
Rank #92 / 129
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #99 / 122
-24%
4.82
Facility 4.82
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #30 / 120
A- +52%+8%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #23 / 123
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #26 / 123
128-
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 48
Rank #96 / 137
City Of Deshler
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #101 / 114
$2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #96 / 114
72.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #19 / 114
285261
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
NH
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
SNF
Hebron
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 80
Rank #67 / 129
48.4%
Facility 48.4%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #116 / 122
-35%-A -19%-
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #34 / 123
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #44 / 123
-31-
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 48
Rank #52 / 137
Blue Valley Lutheran Homes
$2.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #110 / 114
$2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #90 / 114
93.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 93.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 114
285259
Sutton Community Home, Inc.
NH
AL
SNF
Sutton
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 80
Rank #125 / 129
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
NE AVG 74.7%
Rank #100 / 122
-24%
6.18
Facility 6.18
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #4 / 120
A- +30%+39%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 125
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #38 / 123
4.0
Facility 4.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #62 / 123
-18-
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 48
Rank #70 / 137
Sutton Community Home, Inc
$3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #100 / 114
$2.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #93 / 114
73.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 73.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.5%
Rank #13 / 114
285277

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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 Hilltop Estates

Hilltop Estates is a nursing home in Gothenburg, Nebraska, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical support, and the community has 64 beds.

Rehabilitation services include orthotic and prosthetic training, balance training, and speech therapy. Residents can work on using devices, improving stability and mobility, and maintaining or rebuilding communication as part of their care. Hilltop Estates may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing alongside rehabilitation after an illness, injury, or change in physical or communication abilities.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care based on their payment circumstances. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Scott Bahe serves as the administrator, and K. C. Health Care Enterprises operates the community.

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Overview of Old Mill Rehabilitation

Old Mill Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Omaha, NE. Its postacute rehabilitation and short term rehab services support people who need therapy after a hospital stay, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. This may be a good fit for someone who needs therapy and nursing care after hospitalization.

The home has 44 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents may get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Old Mill Rehabilitation opened in 2014.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. Michele Dein serves as the administrator, and Snf Omaha Operating Company operates the community.

Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place at the facility during postacute recovery. Residents can also use the full service beauty salon and receive nutrition counseling. Transportation to medical appointments is available without the resident or family having to arrange separate travel.

Contact Old Mill Rehabilitation

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.

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Overview of Arbor Care Center-Valhaven

Arbor Care Center-Valhaven is a nursing home in Valley, NE, offering hospice care and skilled nursing. Nursing home care provides a residential setting for ongoing care and support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. The center may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support and may also need hospice care in the same setting.

The center has 66 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded amount of nurse staffing time provided for each resident across a day. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can provide a payment route when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows the family to pay directly.

Inpatient and outpatient therapy and rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to therapy through the center’s stated rehabilitation offerings. Administrator Todd Muckey oversees the center.

Contact Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Syracuse

Good Samaritan Society, Syracuse offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Syracuse, NE. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing and personal assistance, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community, so Good Samaritan Society, Syracuse may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who could remain in the same community. The community has 88 beds and a 59% occupancy rate. Monthly starting prices are $3,571 and $1,274, providing two listed figures for initial budgeting.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover a long stay when personal savings may not be enough, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence; private pay uses personal funds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 21m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A salon supports on site grooming, and the courtyard provides an outdoor sitting area. Outpatient rehabilitation allows therapy services to take place through the community’s rehabilitation program, and religious services are available. A Walk Score of 52 / 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Baillee Shipps serves as the administrator.

Contact Good Samaritan Society – Syracuse

Overview of Ambassador Health of Lincoln

Dedicated to adults 62+, Ambassador Health of Lincoln offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and independent living in Lincoln, Nebraska. Along with support with daily tasks, the community also provides extended care. Nursing services are also available to ensure residents’ ongoing clinical support.

Administered by Michael Lange, the community has 122 beds, with 57.4% occupancy. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 1 minute per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible services and stays.

On-site rehabilitation, including short-term rehabilitation, is available for someone who needs a temporary setting during recovery. Programs also include adult pulmonary care, pediatric specialty care, and on-site hemodialysis, allowing dialysis treatment to take place on-site. The community also allows pets, so a resident can bring an animal companion when moving into the community.

Contact Ambassador Health of Lincoln

Overview of Parkview Haven Nursing Home

Parkview Haven Nursing Home provides nursing home, assisted living, and memory care in Deshler, Nebraska. Nursing home care includes nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without requiring a move to another community. With 49 beds, Parkview Haven Nursing Home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and semi-private rooms are available, offering either an individual room or shared accommodation.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings may not be sufficient, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence; private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on nursing time for each resident.

Miranda Isernhagen serves as the administrator, and City Of Deshler operates the community. Social events give residents scheduled opportunities to participate in group activities, while church services allow worship on site. A spacious family area provides a dedicated place for visits. The community opened in 1968, and its Walk Score of 35 / 100 indicates a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Contact Parkview Haven Nursing Home

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.

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Overview of Sutton Community Home

Sutton Community Home provides nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Sutton, NE. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Several care levels may make the community a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Sutton Community Home has 31 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The listed occupancy is 57%, meaning 57% of the available beds are occupied. The community opened in 1964.

Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing assigned per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

A salon provides grooming services within the community, and an outdoor eating area gives residents a designated place to eat outside. Speech/language pathology and restorative therapy programs support communication needs and the maintenance of daily abilities. Amy Schelkopf serves as the administrator.

Sutton has a Walk Score of 50, classified as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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 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.

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