Total health inspections
4
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Tabitha Residence – Cove House
Assisted Living Home
Tabitha Residence – Cove House
Assisted Living Home
Tabitha Residence Cove House is a member of the Tabitha Nursing community; thereby making it one of the trusted healthcare centers in Lincoln. The non-traditional nursing home is proud to be a family-centered community where families and residents are empowered to reach healthcare excellence. Comfort is designed for the convenience of its residents, ensuring there is a home-like, cozy atmosphere balanced with the right level of professionalism in a nurturing environment.
Tabitha offers a range of services convenient for the needs of residents. They offer long-term and short-term stays inclusive of rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, memory care, and the exclusive Tabitha Care+Plus program that focuses on specific care programs with round-the-clock-care. Rehabilitation and restorative programs are included, leisure and recreational rooms, outdoor patios, and landscaped gardens.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
50
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65.2%
Residents per day (avg)
29
Occupancy rate
65.2%
Residents per day (avg)
29
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.5M
Surplus of revenue
$195.2K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5,468,638.00
Surplus of revenue
$195,181.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.3M
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
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Tabitha Residence – Cove House
+75%
+16%
-7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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RYAN, KELSIE
65.2%
$5,455,667.00
$1,731,738.00
31.7%
28.90
5.1518
13
+75%+16%-7%
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MC
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Tabitha Residence – Cove House
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Lincoln
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RYAN, KELSIE
CCN:
285288
Occupancy:
65.2%
Home Revenue:
$5,455,667.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,731,738.00
Payroll %:
31.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
28.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1518
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
+75%
+75%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
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4.7 miles from city center — 0.76 miles to nearest hospital (Bryan Pine Lake Campus)
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
89
Total Staff
66
Employees
23
Contractors
15,318
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 9.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 8.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 7.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
68 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
2.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.5%
of total hours from contractors
1,602 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 7
Medication Aide/Technician: 1
Registered Nurse: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Medical Director: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication Aide/Technician | 20 | 1 | 21 | 5,372 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 7 | 30 | 4,101 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 1 | 15 | 2,259 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 756 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 45 | 49% | 8.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 384 | 68 | 75% | 5.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 44 | 48% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 252 | 38 | 42% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 57 | 63% | 3.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 98 | 38 | 42% | 2.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 82 | 28 | 31% | 2.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 5 | 5% | 10.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 11 | 12% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 9% | 3.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 14% | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4% | 1.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Citations per inspection
3.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
13 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Jun 30, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Tabitha, Inc.
Resident Census by Payment Source
30
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(16.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
6
(20%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
19
(63.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
11% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.6
6% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
15% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.8%
21% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.2%
14% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.0%
100% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.7%
83% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
56% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
74% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.0%
80% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.0%
23% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
38.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
38.2%
53% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
76% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.3%
5% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 75.9%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Tabitha Residence – Cove House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
65.2%
↑ 3.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$195,181
↑ ~$694K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,226,570
↓ ~$176K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.6%
↑ 13.8pp vs 2022
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