Lakeside

Assisted Living in Omaha

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lakeside

Assisted Living in Omaha

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Lakeside

Lakeside provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents. Management and staff of Lakeside are encouraged to make residents feel safe and secure so as to make them feel more comfortable in the community. The community strives to create a relaxing atmosphere where residents can feel free in doing whatever they want while also providing excellent service. Residents are encouraged to feel at home in their new community as they explore the endless possibilities awaiting to be discovered. Lakeside is a community driven by compassionate staff and upheld by engaging residents who understand that the community is more than just a retirement home, but a place to reinvent themselves.
Lakeside is a community that provides all-inclusive amenities and promotes an inclusive environment altogether. They offer fitness activities, transportation services, and housekeeping maintenance; with services that include enriching activities that center on recreational and educational engagements. As a community that is passionate about serving other local organizations, they offer residents to participate in service projects and help. 

(262) 633-3502

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5 ▲ 1.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5 ▲ 0.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5 ▲ 1.9 Nebraska average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5 ▲ 1.3 Nebraska average: 2.7/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 32nd out of 129 homes in Nebraska.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 21m per day
Rank #32 / 129Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 129 homes in Nebraska.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 129 Nebraska SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 20m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
+23%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 35m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupancy rate 85.5% Rank #12 / 134Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 134 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its statewide rank out of 134. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 100 days
Occupancy rate
85.5% Rank #12 / 134Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 134 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its statewide rank out of 134. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
100 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$19.6M
Surplus of revenue
$12.6M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$19.6M Rank #41 / 132Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 132 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$12.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #62 / 132Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 132 homes in Nebraska.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$3.0M
15.4% of revenue Rank #118 / 132Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 132 homes in Nebraska.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $6.9M
Years in operation
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #19 / 46Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 46 homes in Nebraska.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJill Wheeler, Executive Director

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
NE

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Address 13.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Omaha's city center to Lakeside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.42 miles to nearest hospital (CHI Health Lakeside)

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