Page 6 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.

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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.
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.
Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages
NH
IL
SNF
Papillion (Papillion Second Ii Precinct)
186
Facility 186
NE AVG 79
Rank #3 / 130
24.7%
Facility 24.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #119 / 119
-67%
4.98
Facility 4.98
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #19 / 121
-35%+12%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
22
Facility 22
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #85 / 124
4.4
Facility 4.4
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #77 / 124
-46A+
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 48
Rank #134 / 138
Snf/Nf Distinct
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #8 / 115
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #13 / 115
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #108 / 115
285293
Maple Crest Health Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Omaha (North Omaha)
175
Facility 175
NE AVG 79
Rank #6 / 130
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #39 / 119
+14%
4.80
Facility 4.80
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #30 / 121
+23%+8%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
37
Facility 37
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #101 / 124
9.3
Facility 9.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #123 / 124
-148-
68
Facility 68
NE AVG 48
Rank #27 / 138
American Baptist Homes Of The
$18.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $18.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #6 / 115
$12.5MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 08/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #5 / 115
65.9%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 65.9%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #46 / 115
285149
Bethany Home
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Minden
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 79
Rank #67 / 130
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #54 / 119
+8%
4.90
Facility 4.90
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #24 / 121
+53%+10%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #73 / 124
6.3
Facility 6.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #111 / 124
-51-
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 48
Rank #75 / 138
Bethany Home, Inc
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #32 / 115
$5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #29 / 115
60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #63 / 115
285270
Mother Hull Home
NH
SNF
Kearney
58
Facility 58
NE AVG 79
Rank #82 / 130
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #24 / 119
+21%
5.57
Facility 5.57
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #8 / 121
-46%+25%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
17
Facility 17
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #50 / 124
5.7
Facility 5.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #87 / 124
-52-
87
Facility 87
NE AVG 48
Rank #4 / 138
Mother Hull Home Corp
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #77 / 115
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #55 / 115
76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #9 / 115
285254
Sunrise Country Manor
NH
AL
Milford
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 79
Rank #44 / 130
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #18 / 119
+23%
3.89
Facility 3.89
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #78 / 121
-68%-13%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #73 / 124
3.6
Facility 3.6
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 124
-73-
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 48
Rank #85 / 138
Sunrise Country, Inc
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #67 / 115
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #60 / 115
66.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #42 / 115
285232
Wilber Care Center
NH
AL
SNF
Wilber
68
Facility 68
NE AVG 79
Rank #58 / 130
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #69 / 119
-5%
4.91
Facility 4.91
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #24 / 121
-62%+10%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 124
2.4
Facility 2.4
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 124
-48-
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 48
Rank #53 / 138
611 North Main Rr 1 Box 5
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #79 / 115
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #73 / 115
65.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 65.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #48 / 115
285172
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
Lincoln
97
Facility 97
NE AVG 79
Rank #35 / 130
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #86 / 119
-15%
3.24
Facility 3.24
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #114 / 121
-25%-27%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
24
Facility 24
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #110 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #55 / 124
-61-
21
Facility 21
NE AVG 48
Rank #119 / 138
Holmes Lake Operations LLC
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #83 / 115
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #83 / 115
60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #64 / 115
285164
Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Falls City
65
Facility 65
NE AVG 79
Rank #65 / 130
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #116 / 119
-46%
3.43
Facility 3.43
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #104 / 121
+16%-23%
$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
126-
71
Facility 71
NE AVG 48
Rank #22 / 138
Stanton Lake Healthcare, Inc
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #93 / 115
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #95 / 115
63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #56 / 115
285055
Continental Springs, LLC
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
South Sioux City
77
Facility 77
NE AVG 79
Rank #47 / 130
61.0%
Facility 61.0%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #89 / 119
-18%
3.62
Facility 3.62
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #97 / 121
-9%-19%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
13
Facility 13
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #31 / 124
3.3
Facility 3.3
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 124
-47-
73
Facility 73
NE AVG 48
Rank #18 / 138
Continental Springs, LLC
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #72 / 115
$149.5kFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $149.5kFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $4.5M
Rank #115 / 115
3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 61.4%
Rank #115 / 115
285082
The Oaks at Central City
NH
Central City
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 79
Rank #67 / 130
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
NE AVG 74%
Rank #16 / 119
+25%
3.49
Facility 3.49
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #99 / 121
-22%-22%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 126
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #73 / 124
3.8
Facility 3.8
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 124
-59-
67
Facility 67
NE AVG 48
Rank #31 / 138
The Oaks At Central City LLC$6.0M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$2.7M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.44.9%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.285147

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Overview of Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages

Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages is a charming community located in Papillion, Nebraska. It proudly stands as the first and only freestanding nursing households in Omaha, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care services. Setting itself apart from traditional nursing homes, this exceptional establishment ensures its elders can relish a customized schedule, adding a touch of familiarity to their lives. The home has beautifully designed houses that exude an inviting atmosphere, shunning any institutional feel.
A registered dietitian is on hand to cater to residents’ nutritional needs, and meals are served family-style, fostering a warm dining experience that meets nursing home quality measures. Beyond that, an array of amenities awaits, from a well-stocked library and a convenient laundry room to a whirlpool bath suite and a hair salon. Residents can bask in the comfort of large living spaces, take leisurely strolls along walking paths, and unwind on comfortable patios, all thoughtfully designed to enhance their quality of life and ensure exceptional nursing home care.

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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 Bethany Home

Offering skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services, Bethany Home stands as a multifaceted assisted living community located in Minden, Bethany. Since its inception in 1920, Bethany Home has witnessed transformations, yet its core values remain intact.

Operating as a nonprofit, their “Loving Care with a Spiritual Touch” ethos continues to define Bethany Home’s philosophy, echoing the principles that guided their foundation. With unwavering dedication, this assisted living community serves the senior citizens of Minden and its neighboring communities, prioritizing their well-being.

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Overview of Mother Hull Home

Set in the enticing city of Kearney, NB, Mother Hull Home is a classic and historically well-founded senior living community offering residential care home and skilled nursing services. An array of beautifully designed and well-accommodated 58-bed skilled nursing facilities are available based on residents’ preferences. With a philosophy that “recognizing that man is made in the image of likeness of God, here and hereafter, is therefore entitled to the respect and consideration of his fellowman,” the community’s highly dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care in a Christian environment to all residents.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy therapeutic diets, licensed beauticians, organized outings, and many more. Have fun in the community’s all-encompassing recreational activities and enjoy senior living. At Mother Hull Hall, seniors are assured of limitless and worthwhile senior living experience.

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Overview of Sunrise Country Manor

Sunrise Country Manor provides nursing home and assisted living care in Milford, NE. Nursing home care includes skilled nursing and rehabilitation support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Rehabilitation services include postsurgical care, pain management, IV therapy, stroke recovery, orthopedic rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation for stroke, fall prevention, and dementia and mental health programs. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 80 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 53m per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse time available for each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover a long stay. Sunrise Country operates the community, and Seth Stauffer serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 42 / 100 places the area in a car dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need a car or ride for most errands.

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Overview of Wilber Care Center

Wilber Care Center is a skilled nursing home with 68 beds. It currently serves 48 residents at a 71% occupancy rate. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care stays. Residents stay an average of 715 days, as the home supports residents with ongoing nursing needs as well as those in recovery.

The facility’s staffing is consistent. Total nurse staffing averages over 5 hours per resident each day. The team includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides on site around the clock. They ensure daily hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and medical oversight.

The home focuses on rehabilitation. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on an outpatient basis alongside its in-house skilled care services.

Residents have access to the Meals on Wheels program. They can spend time in the facility’s multisensory room, which can calm residents with sensory sensitivities or cognitive changes. Daily activities and engagement are part of the residents’ routine. Meals are home-cooked rather than mass-produced and feature familiar, nourishing food.

The neighborhood has a Walkability Score of 57. Some errands can be handled on foot, but most visits and outings require a car. Inspections confirmed that the facility meets all licensure requirements. It has paid attention to life-safety and infection-control practices over the years.

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Overview of Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center

Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center is a nursing home in Lincoln, NE, where residents receive ongoing nursing care and help with daily needs. With 97 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support and daily assistance in a residential setting.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly for care. Nursing staff time totals 3 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Crystal Schell serves as administrator, and Holmes Lake Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Managed by Stanton Lake Healthcare, Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center delivers care through a 65-bed layout at 1720 Burton Drive in Falls City, Nebraska. To cover resident costs, the billing office processes several payment methods, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding area features an excellent walkability profile with a score of 71 out of 100, which means the neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly and family members can easily complete everyday errands on foot.

Stays average around 209 days, showing an operational footprint that mixes short-term post-hospital therapy with extended nursing care. The facility currently functions at a 40 percent occupancy level, with 26 of its beds occupied. Daily operations rely on an around-the-clock team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who deliver an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day to cover active recovery tracks, medical oversight, and temporary respite care.

State health department inspection logs confirm that the facility operates within public health guidelines. Oversight records show that the property has consistently met regional requirements during surveys focused on fire safety and infection prevention, resulting in an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Interested individuals can explore the rehabilitation spaces and discuss specific recovery programs during an on-site visit. The kitchen prepares daily meals tailored to standard nutritional needs, which are served in a centralized dining room. The routine balances targeted physical therapy sessions with laundry services, personal care assistance, and open hours for visiting relatives.

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Overview of Continental Springs

Continental Springs offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their apartment, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. The range of care levels may suit someone whose needs change over time. The community has 77 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Administrator Ericka Niles serves as the administrator.

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 shops or services independently. A salon and spacious lawn with gardening spots give residents places for personal grooming and outdoor gardening. Rehabilitation Services and scheduled local transportation support therapy activities and local outings without requiring a resident to arrange transportation independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at Continental Springs.

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Overview of The Oaks at Central City

The Oaks at Central City is a nursing home in Central City, NE, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. The home has 64 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 29m per resident per day, representing the recorded amount of nursing time available per resident across a day.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The Secure Memory Care & Mental Health Unit provides a secured setting with memory care and mental health services. Rehabilitation services can support residents working toward recovery or maintaining function as part of their care at the home.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing alongside rehabilitation or a secure memory care setting. Administrator Sylvia Mileg leads 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
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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 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.