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Overview of Arbor Care Centers-Countryside

Arbor Care Centers-Countryside provides nursing home care, nursing care and skilled nursing in Madison, NE, along with hospice care and palliative care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for nursing home and skilled nursing services. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs skilled nursing after surgery or illness or comfort focused care through hospice or palliative services.

The home has 70 beds, with private and semi private rooms for residents who want a room to themselves or prefer to share. Rehabilitation services include outpatient therapy, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, IV therapy and care after surgery, supporting treatment needs following hospitalization, surgery or illness. Individual treatment plans and nutrition services, including support from a registered dietitian, address residents’ clinical and dietary needs.

A beauty salon provides salon services within the community, and transportation services are available. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted. Roger Bayliff serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. Licensed nursing support is available on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical care. Short term rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so the community may suit someone recovering from surgery, injury, or illness.

With 47 beds, Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, reflecting the daily nursing staff time allocated across residents. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Private suites give each resident a single private living space. Meals are made fresh daily by an in house chef, with dining available in the resident’s room or dining room, along with special meals for people recovering from cardiac events or managing diabetes. An on site salon provides salon services within the community. Kylee Johnston serves as administrator, and Snf Lincoln Operating Company operates the community.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – St John’s

Good Samaritan Society, St John’s provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Kearney, NE. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care gives a resident a short stay when their usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Respite care may be a good fit for a family caregiver who needs short term support.

The community has 56 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care, and the Caregiver Support program serves people involved in a resident’s care.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options or the ability to pay directly, depending on eligibility and their care arrangement. Administrator Jennifer Stauss oversees the community.

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Overview of Emerald Columbus

Emerald Columbus envisions Assisted Living as the ideal solution for those seeking support in daily living. The community maximizes residents’ independence by providing tailored assistance and engaging in daily activities. With a commitment to creating a home-like environment, Emerald Columbus organizes pet visits and recreational outings. In Emerald, residents maintain mobility and independence, receiving minimal attendant care or supervision. 

At Emerald Columbus’ Assisted Living, residents experience a range of amenities and facilities designed to enhance their well-being. The community is staffed with professionally trained and compassionate personnel who provide 24-hour assisted care and continuous health monitoring. Residents enjoy daily life enrichment activities tailored to their interests, including regular outings. Essential services such as laundry, housekeeping, social and pastoral services, personal attendant care, and three delicious meals daily contribute to a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle. Emerald Columbus ensures residents’ independence while fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

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Overview of Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages

Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages offers independent living and nursing home care with skilled nursing in Papillion, NE. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care may suit a person whose needs could change over time.

The community has 186 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 59 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Adult day services and in-home care are also among the community’s named programs, extending support to daytime services and care delivered in a person’s residence.

A salon gives residents an on-site place for personal grooming, while the pool provides an option for swimming without leaving the community. Shyann Walker serves as administrator, and SNF/NF Distinct operates Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages.

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Overview of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lincoln, NE. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care or a family seeking short term respite.

With 197 beds, Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a larger community, with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay, depending on whether care is covered or privately funded. Nurse staffing totals 5 hours and 44 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.

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Overview of Holdrege Memorial Homes

Holdrege Memorial Homes provides skilled nursing and assisted living in Holdrege, Nebraska. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private living space.

The community has 45 beds and also offers respite care and short term rehabilitation. Respite care can help when a caregiver travels or needs time to recover, while short term rehabilitation supports a resident working through a recovery period. Daily nurse staffing is 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident, representing the hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public benefit and direct payment options for covering care. A doctor is on staff. Physical and occupational therapy are available on site, so residents can receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation to an outside provider.

An in house beauty shop provides grooming services on site, and the library gives residents a dedicated place to read. Chapel and church services are available for residents who wish to attend religious services within the community. Pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby errands independently. Holdrege Memorial Homes may be a good fit for residents who need skilled nursing, assistance with daily tasks, temporary respite support, or short term rehabilitation. Kevin Moriarty serves as administrator.

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Overview of Plainview Manor

Plainview Manor provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Plainview, NE. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartment, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver travels or needs time to recover.

With 39 beds, Plainview Manor is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy, supporting daily activities, communication, and movement during recovery. Short term rehabilitation is available for residents who need temporary care rather than a permanent nursing home stay.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. The community is operated by City of Plainview and administered by Juleen Johnson.

A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. The combination of assisted living and skilled nursing can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time, while respite care gives families a short term care option.

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Overview of Heritage of Webster County

Age without worries at Heritage of Webster County, a distinct nursing home in Red Cloud, NE, that offers skilled nursing. Focusing on older adults with complex healthcare needs, personalized care plans are provided around the clock. Here, residents are guaranteed he utmost care and attention to live comfortably during their stay.

With engaging activities and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Meals are also taken care of, ensuring residents have the nutrition they need. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are provided to help residents go back to their routines. This nursing home is a great choice for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Colonial Manor of Randolph

Colonial Manor of Randolph, located in Randolph, Nebraska, delivers skilled nursing services and memory care within a 45-bed facility. Clinical programs support individuals who require dedicated medical care, alongside specialized housing designed to supervise residents at risk of wandering. Rehabilitation needs are handled through in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs.

Operational oversight is managed by administrator Cheri Wingert and operator Randolph Healthcare. Registered nursing staff provides an average of 3 hours and 59 minutes of hands-on daily care per resident. Approved payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families seeking skilled nursing or memory care services in Randolph can connect with Colonial Manor of Randolph to review current room openings, examine payment eligibility, or schedule a tour of the area.

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Nursing Homes in Nebraska at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 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: 3.4/ 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: 2.7/ 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