Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Lincoln, NE
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Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Lincoln, NE
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.
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Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Lincoln, NE, Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a respected senior care provider, offering excellent skilled nursing, rehabilitation care, and long-term care. Residents here are provided with a reliable nursing team that offers assistance with daily living activities or rehabilitation experts to support those in the process of healing or recovery. The community carefully curates personalized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring they are met with the appropriate care and services.

Constantly receiving high ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, along with excellent client satisfaction scores, the community proves its excellence in delivering excellent care and services. Here, residents also enjoy a wide array of engaging activities designed to make their lives more active and enjoyable. With excellent care services, a kind and caring team, and a nurturing environment, the community guarantees residents quickly get back on their feet as soon as possible.

(402) 483-7671

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.
▲ 44.4% Above NE avg.
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.
▲ 8.7% Above NE avg.
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.
▲ 59.2% Above NE avg.
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.
▲ 10.3% Above NE avg.

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 8th out of 117 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 46m per day
Rank #8 / 117Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 117 homes in Nebraska.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 117 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
+33%
Staff type Hours / day vs 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. 5h 4m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupancy rate 81.7% Rank #45 / 122Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 122 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 107 days
Occupancy rate
81.7% Rank #45 / 122Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 122 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
107 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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$71.9M
Operating deficit
-$1.2M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$71.9M Rank #1 / 120Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 120 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 %.
Operating deficit
-$1.2M
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 #1 / 120Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 120 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.
$39.2M
54.5% of revenue Rank #44 / 120Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 120 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.
$33.9M
Total costs $73.1M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #7 / 39Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 39 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactBecky Fulmer, Director of Marketing & Communications

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 3-story

Types of Care at Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NE average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (92% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection March 30, 2020 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric This Facility NE Average vs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 100 52 This facility has 92% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (100 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 92% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 30, 2020, found the facility in compliance with COVID-19 prevention protocols and identified no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to fire safety, medication administration, care planning, and infection control, with some issues involving failure to report abuse and lapses in staff training. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though a few substantiated findings included failure to report abuse and inadequate CPR training, leading to a 90-day probation in 2016. No fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates some recurring issues over time, but the most recent report suggests improvement in compliance with key regulatory requirements.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
18 Rank #65 / 122Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 122 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska state average, with a ranking across all 122 NE SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #74 / 122Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 122 homes in Nebraska.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 122 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Nebraska average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Nebraska average: 0.5

18 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Dec 17, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 17, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Dec 17, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Dec 17, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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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%)

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 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.02 miles to nearest hospital (Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 389
Employees 346
Contractors 43
Staff to resident ratio 2.80:1
30% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average ratio: 2.15:1

Avg staff/day 120
Average shift 7.4 hours
5% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 80,498

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 44
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 161
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10.7%

8,597 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 9 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Medication Aide/Technician: 3 Registered Nurse: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant 161 0 161 28,332 91 100% 6.8
Medication Aide/Technician 83 3 86 16,115 91 100% 7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse 35 9 44 11,656 91 100% 8.9
Registered Nurse 27 3 30 6,176 91 100% 8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 17 0 17 3,679 91 100% 7.7
Dietitian 7 0 7 2,800 66 73% 7.6
RN Director of Nursing 5 0 5 1,867 75 82% 7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 7 7 1,407 75 82% 5.9
Mental Health Service Worker 3 0 3 1,252 64 70% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 0 5 5 1,179 81 89% 5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 8 8 1,093 76 84% 4.9
Dental Services Staff 2 0 2 1,003 64 70% 7.9
Administrator 2 0 2 916 63 69% 7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide 2 0 2 840 63 69% 7.9
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 815 77 85% 6.7
Qualified Social Worker 0 4 4 686 76 84% 5.8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 130 25 27% 5.2
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 20 3 3% 6.6
Medical Director 0 1 1 13 13 14% 1
161 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
86 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
44 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
30 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
7 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 82%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 82%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 89%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 84%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 69%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 69%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 85%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 84%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 27%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 139
Medicare
34
24.5% of residents
Medicaid
46
33.1% of residents
Private pay or other
59
42.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.2
26% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.5
22% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.7%
14% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 34.6%
56% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.1%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
31% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
29% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.7%
118% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
26% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
66% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.9%
10% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
6% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.7%
17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
28% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.1%
16% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Penalties and fines

Federal 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
60% lower than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of fines 1
31% fewer fines than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Nebraska average $33K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

What neighborhood is Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in?

Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Witherbee neighborhood of Lincoln.

Is Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the address of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 4720 Randolph St, Lincoln, NE 68510, United States.

What is the phone number of Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

(402) 483-7671 will put you in contact with the team at Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Is Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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