Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
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.
Standout metric: Physical therapist is +263% above Nebraska average
5 of 6 metrics below Nebraska average
90.6% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Nebraska average: 89.8% · Contractors this quarter: Licensed Practical Nurse (11), Registered Nurse (4), Medication Aide/Technician (2), Certified Nursing Assistant (1), Nurse Practitioner (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Based on 61 residents and 97 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2019)
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center is legally operated by Holmes Lake Operations LLC, and administered by Crystal Schell.
3 points above the Nebraska average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)
Category breakdown
56 severity-weighted points (24 deficiencies) · 10% higher than the typical CMS-certified NE facility (median: 51)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
40 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified NE facility (median: 36)
Latest inspection: Apr 09, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 8 of 24 citations · 9 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Nebraska average.
13 long-stay measures: 3 better, 9 worse, 1 near NE average
8 short-stay measures: 2 better, 3 worse, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
18% of new residents, often for short stays.
49% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
What do you like most about living here?
Attention to detail and comfortability.
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
Yes
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Yes
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
Good
How was the units offered in this community?
Good
Do you feel safe living in this community?
Yes
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
Very well.
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
5
Are special diets handled well?
Yes
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
Yes
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
None
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
Absolutely
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
How to prepare my wife's special diet
3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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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.
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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | NH SNF | Lincoln | 126
Facility
126
NE AVG
81
Rank
#22 / 130 | A+ |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
NE AVG
74.9%
Rank
#10 / 125 | +30% | 5.04
Facility
5.04
NE AVG
4.48
Rank
#19 / 117 | -48% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$37.2k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
18.8
Rank
#10 / 124 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NE AVG
4.1
Rank
#27 / 124 | - | 123 | - |
15
Facility
15
NE AVG
48
Rank
#128 / 138 | Vsl Lincoln Southlake, LLC | $18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#7 / 113 | $11.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#6 / 113 | 63%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
63%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
NE AVG
61.5%
Rank
#70 / 113 | 285219 | ||||
| Ambassador Health of Lincoln | NH AL IL SNF | Lincoln | 122
Facility
122
NE AVG
81
Rank
#24 / 130 | B- |
57.4%
Facility
57.4%
NE AVG
74.9%
Rank
#101 / 125 | -23% | 4.01
Facility
4.01
NE AVG
4.48
Rank
#70 / 117 | -2% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$37.2k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 16
Facility
16
NE AVG
18.8
Rank
#60 / 124 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NE AVG
4.1
Rank
#62 / 124 | - | 70 | - |
18
Facility
18
NE AVG
48
Rank
#123 / 138 | Ambassador Health Of Lincoln | $14.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#11 / 113 | $8.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#8 / 113 | 62.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
62.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
NE AVG
61.5%
Rank
#67 / 113 | 285066 | ||||
| Gateway Vista | NH AL IL PC RC SNF | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
81
Rank
#46 / 130 | ? |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NE AVG
74.9%
Rank
#27 / 125 | +20% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
NE AVG
4.48
Rank
#52 / 117 | -20% | -3% | $8.7k
Facility
$8.7k
NE AVG
$37.2k
Rank
#97 / 124 | 9
Facility
9
NE AVG
18.8
Rank
#23 / 124 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NE AVG
4.1
Rank
#11 / 124 | 1 | 72 | - |
71
Facility
71
NE AVG
48
Rank
#22 / 138 | Gateway Properties, Inc | $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#10 / 113 | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#15 / 113 | 44.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
44.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
61.5%
Rank
#101 / 113 | 285266 | ||||
| Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center | NH | Lincoln | 97
Facility
97
NE AVG
81
Rank
#37 / 130 | B+ |
62.9%
Facility
62.9%
NE AVG
74.9%
Rank
#92 / 125 | -16% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
NE AVG
4.48
Rank
#111 / 117 | -25% | -28% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$37.2k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 24
Facility
24
NE AVG
18.8
Rank
#92 / 124 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NE AVG
4.1
Rank
#27 / 124 | - | 61 | - |
21
Facility
21
NE AVG
48
Rank
#119 / 138 | Holmes Lake Operations LLC | $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#81 / 113 | $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#81 / 113 | 45%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
45%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
61.5%
Rank
#63 / 113 | 285164 | ||||
| Old Cheney Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Lincoln | 47
Facility
47
NE AVG
81
Rank
#97 / 130 | B- |
51.7%
Facility
51.7%
NE AVG
74.9%
Rank
#112 / 125 | -31% | 5.18
Facility
5.18
NE AVG
4.48
Rank
#14 / 117 | +40% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$37.2k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 21
Facility
21
NE AVG
18.8
Rank
#79 / 124 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
NE AVG
4.1
Rank
#100 / 124 | - | 24 | - |
39
Facility
39
NE AVG
48
Rank
#92 / 138 | Snf Lincoln Operating Company, LLC | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#59 / 113 | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#63 / 113 | 52%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
52%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NE AVG
61.5%
Rank
#66 / 113 | 285299 |
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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center is legally operated by Holmes Lake Operations LLC, and administered by Crystal Schell.
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center's occupancy is 62.9%.
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center has been operating for approximately 53 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NE.
Crystal Schell is the administrator of Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center.
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