Page 8 of Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska

Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Newman Grove, NE. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, with 24-hour staffing and a doctor on staff. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With 45 beds, it may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home opened in 1960. Rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy at the facility, while the Activities and Social Services programs provide organized activities and social-service support.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 18m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted: Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Eugene Sarniak III serves as the administrator.

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 31 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 25 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.

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Atkinson

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 4 hours and 22 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.

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Starting Price $3,761/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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 28 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.

Skyview Care and Rehab at Bridgeport is a nursing home in Bridgeport, NE, providing nursing care and support with daily needs in a residential setting. With 48 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. The setting is intentionally small.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 25m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid provides a payment route for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Justin Berisie serves as the administrator, and Senex Foundation Of Nebraska operates the community.

Westfield Quality Care of Aurora is a 64 bed nursing home in Aurora, Nebraska, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports comfort focused needs at the end of life. The secure memory care unit may suit someone living with dementia who needs supervision, and respite care can give a family caregiver a short term break.

Opened in 2018, the community is overseen day to day by administrator Chad Thompson. Physical therapy and speech therapy are available for rehabilitation on site, so residents can receive those services without arranging transportation elsewhere. Restorative programs and in house doctor visits also keep those services within the community.

A beauty shop supports grooming appointments on site, while recreational and social activities offer organized ways to spend time and connect with others. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can apply to 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.

A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently.

Wauneta Care and Therapy Center provides nursing home, adult day care, and skilled nursing services in Wauneta, Nebraska. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while adult day care supports a person during the day without a residential stay. The center has 36 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and semi-private accommodations offer either an individual room or a shared room, and the setting may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community.

Inpatient and outpatient therapy, along with rehabilitation services, support treatment for residents and people receiving care without a residential stay. Residents can use the beauty salon and barber shop, landscaped grounds and courtyards, religious services, and an allowance for pets, giving them additional ways to spend time and maintain familiar routines. Total nurse staffing is 4h 44m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse time assigned to each resident across a day.

Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Ranae Richardson serves as administrator, and the center is operated by Village of Wauneta. Wauneta Care and Therapy Center opened in 1970.

Overview of The Pines at Blue Hill

The Pines at Blue Hill offers nursing home and assisted living care in Blue Hill, NE. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Together, these care levels can suit a resident whose needs may change over time.

The community has 62 beds and offers rehabilitation services, so residents can receive therapy as part of the facility’s care offerings. Dixie Jackson is the administrator. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicaid relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay meaning the family pays directly.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 14m per resident per day. That figure represents the amount of nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. A Walk Score of 41 places the area in the car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.