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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
$6.1M*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.
$3.0M*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.
48.8%*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
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.
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.
Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village is a senior living community at 4075 Timberline Street in Grand Island, Nebraska. What stands out first is the range of care. One community holds nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing. A resident whose needs shift over time can move between them without packing up and starting over somewhere new. The setting is car-dependent, so plan on driving in for visits.
The community is licensed for 67 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. It is a smaller place. For some families, that is the point. Staff have fewer names to learn.
Recovery care is a real focus here; there are short-term rehab, inpatient and outpatient therapy, respite stays, home health care. Someone coming off surgery or a hospital stay can do their therapy on-site instead of arranging rides to outside appointments. Nursing staff are present around the clock. Total nursing care works out to about 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day. Within that, a resident sees roughly 36 minutes of registered nurse time, 25 minutes from a licensed practical nurse, and 2 hours and 45 minutes of nurse aide time.
A chapel anchors regular worship and fellowship. A library, a computer lab, and meeting rooms give people places to read, log on, or gather. Anyone who wants to keep moving has a new indoor walking track and outdoor trails to use. The Village Café is where meals and casual catch-ups happen.
Payment is flexible as the community takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families more than one way to cover the cost of care. For anyone comparing options in the Grand Island area, that combination of layered care and payment routes is worth a close look.
Life Care Center of Omaha provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Omaha, Nebraska. Around-the-clock skilled nursing means licensed nursing support is available on site. Rehabilitation services include both inpatient and outpatient care for residents working toward recovery, making this combination a good fit for someone who needs nursing support during rehabilitation.
The community has 128 beds, giving families a clear measure of its overall capacity. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded amount of nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes to use for covered care or private expenses.
A beauty salon and barber shop provide on-site grooming services. Transportation is available for resident travel arranged through the community. Peter Stygar serves as administrator, and Care Fund I operates the community.
Assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are what Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home runs in Newman Grove, NE. Licensed nursing support holds through all 24 hours. Assisted living picks up the daily tasks, and memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for a resident at risk of wandering. Stacked levels like that mean a growing need does not force a move somewhere else.
The home has 45 beds. What a smaller size buys is time for staff and residents to actually learn one another.
Rehabilitation services fold therapy into the care plan. Activities and Social Services is the named program covering organized activity and social service support. A doctor is on the roster, and staffing runs 24 hours a day.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicare reaches skilled care in the first weeks out of a hospital. Medicaid can carry the cost of a longer stay for a qualifying resident, and paying privately means a family settles it directly. Hands-on nursing for one resident fills 5 hours and 18 minutes of a day, and Eugene Sarniak III administers the home.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview in Grand Island, Nebraska, provides memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Memory care residents receive specialized supervision in a secured environment, while assisted living aids with daily tasks like bathing and medication routines. Having multiple care tiers on one campus allows individuals to age in place as clinical requirements change.
Grand Island Lakeview Operations runs the 95-bed facility under administrator Tammy Weston, with an on-staff doctor overseeing medical services. Accommodations feature private rooms, gourmet dining with tailored menus, outdoor patio spaces, and in-house physical rehabilitation programs. Daily logs show an average of 3 hours and 19 minutes of direct nursing time per resident. Financial coverage includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options.
Prospective individuals exploring multi-level care or specialized memory support can reach out to Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview to request rate details, evaluate room openings, or set up a guided walk-through of the area.
Overview of Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 70-bed nursing home in Omaha, NE. Licensed nurses provide continuous clinical oversight to meet residents’ complex medical needs. The community also provides recovery support through rehabilitation services.
Additionally, in-house therapy supports short-term rehabilitation without requiring therapy to be arranged elsewhere. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families the option to use Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay, or direct payment for care.
Occupancy is at 81.9%, with 57 beds currently in use. Furthermore, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing daily nurse time assigned per resident.
A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently. Southside Healthcare operates the community, with Neil Hayhurst serving as administrator.
The Mulberry at Waverly provides nursing home and assisted living care in Waverly, NE. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing oversight and help with daily needs, while assisted living supports residents with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The community has 54 beds, making it a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to recovery support through the facility’s services.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 37m per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Administrator Rob Foxworthy oversees the community.
A Walk Score of 58 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who can walk independently. The community may be a good fit for someone seeking both nursing home and assisted living care in a smaller setting.
Good Samaritan Society, Atkinson provides nursing home, assisted living, and respite care in Atkinson, NE. Nursing home care includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support.
The community has 61 beds, with 100% occupancy, meaning all beds are currently occupied. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. A starting price of $3,761 per month gives families a baseline for budgeting monthly care.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to fund care through public coverage or direct payment. A salon is available for personal grooming, while transportation provides rides arranged through the community. Rehabilitation services, services provided in the home, and caregiver support are also offered. The area has a Walk Score of 41 and is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. Dale Gould serves as the administrator.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad in Cozad, Nebraska, provides assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having both levels of care may suit someone whose needs could grow from daily assistance to more intensive nursing support without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 67 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different ways to cover care based on eligibility and available resources.
Kiley Goff serves as administrator, and Cozad Operations operates the community. A Walk Score of 60 means some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives some opportunities to go out independently. Short term rehabilitation is available, along with programs for postsurgical recovery, stroke, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, joint replacement, pulmonary impairment, pain management, and oncology care.
Dining includes personalized menus, so meals can reflect individual preferences. Patio areas offer outdoor space, while chapel services and pastoral services are available for residents who want religious support.
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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