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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
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 TableAL (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.
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.
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.
$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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NE nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 139 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview of Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care, Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Falls City, Nebraska. The community provides continuous clinical support through skilled nursing services. Through rehabilitation, residents receive recovery-focused care to improve mobility. Moreover, respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover,
Administered by Kristie Kallemeyn, the community has 65 beds, with an occupancy of 40%. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 26 minutes 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 methods for covering care.
A Walk Score of 71 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Gold Crest Retirement Center provides nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Adams, Nebraska. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own living space, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and hospice care supports residents at the end of life. Having these care levels together may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
Gold Crest has 35 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. All listed beds are filled, with occupancy at 100 percent. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public program and direct payment routes for covering care. Total nurse staffing is 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.
The community opened in 1984. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation provide a temporary stay focused on recovery, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These options can support a resident returning from an illness or injury, or a family arranging a brief change in care.
Jennifer Graff administers the community, which is operated by Coffman-Levi Charitable Trust. The range of care may be a good fit for a resident who needs assisted living now and could later require memory care, skilled nursing, or hospice support without leaving the community.
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.
Ponderosa Villa is a compassionate nursing home in Crawford, NE, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. As a city-owned community, this nursing home strives to accommodate up to 35 older adults with its home-like environment. Therapy services, trusted healthcare professionals, and recreational activities are also available for a hassle-free living. The community also focuses on older adults’ wellness, providing personalized care plans.
Fun social events, recreational activities, and engaging programs allow residents to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. With a variety of well-balanced meals, residents experience satisfactory dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents will surely thrive in their golden years with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.
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.
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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.
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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
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