5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Tabitha Residence – Cove House sits at 6120 S 34th St in Lincoln, Nebraska, part of the broader Tabitha organization. It is a 50-bed nursing home with a moderately walkable address (Walk Score 61) and a care list that includes nursing, memory care, hospice, assisted living, home care, and respite care. That range is wider than most single buildings carry, which likely reflects the Tabitha campus structure rather than all services being available in one wing.
The number that tells you the most about who lives here is the average length of stay: 850 days. That is nearly two and a half years. Short-stay rehab residents exist, but this is not primarily a transitional facility. The 65.2% occupancy means space is typically available.
Staffing is where this profile stands out concretely. Residents get 5 hours and 9 minutes of total nursing care per day, with registered nurses logging 1 hour and 19 minutes of that, nurse aides contributing 4 full hours, and LPN/LVN staff adding another 20 minutes. Those aide hours in particular are well above typical. Programs include transitional care, rehabilitation therapy, and Meals on Wheels. The facility runs 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs on hand.
The building has a chapel, salon, bistro, café, wellness center, transportation, and daily wellness checks. Chef-prepared meals are served in the dining room.
Payment covers Medicare and private pay. For adults needing long-term nursing support, memory care, or hospice services in Lincoln, Tabitha Residence – Cove House is a staffing-heavy, long-stay facility with a full campus of support services behind it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 17th out of 130 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 19m per day | ▲ 86% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 20m per day | ▼ 51% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 4h 0m per day | ▲ 48% State avg: 2h 42m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 22m per day | ▲ 49% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 49m per day | ▲ 67% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
33% more staff per resident than Nebraska average
0% compared with Nebraska average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
10 total: 9 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
10
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 4 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
4
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
28 total: 19 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
28
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,639 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Medication Aide/Technician | 17 | 0 | 17 | 6,216 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 9 | 28 | 4,149 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 1 | 10 | 2,336 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 869 | 75 | 82% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 787 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 564 | 75 | 82% | 5.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 316 | 69 | 75% | 4.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 214 | 66 | 72% | 3.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 208 | 31 | 34% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 128 | 52 | 57% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 15 | 16% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 29 | 32% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 10% | 2.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5% | 1.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
15% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.8%
21% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.0%
100% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.7%
83% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
56% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
74% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.0%
80% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.0%
23% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
38.2%
53% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
76% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
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.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
30Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Tabitha Residence – Cove House from 2014–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #82 / 133Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 133 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #65 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run Nebraska facilities typically land around 66–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lincoln's city center to Tabitha Residence – Cove House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.76 miles to nearest hospital (Bryan Pine Lake Campus)
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Tabitha Residence – Cove House | AL HC IL MC NC RC NH | Lincoln (Williamsburg Park Apartments) | - | 50
Facility
50
NE AVG
82
Rank
#156 / 228 | - |
61
Facility
61
NE AVG
46
Rank
#76 / 298 | - |
| Brookside Rehabilitation Center | AL HC NH PC RC | Redlands | - | 97 | A+ | 0 | - |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC | AL HC MC NC NH PC | Lincoln (Irvingdale) | - | 293
Facility
293
NE AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 228 | A+ |
76
Facility
76
NE AVG
46
Rank
#28 / 298 | - |
| Gateway Vista | AL IL NH PC RC | Lincoln (Culler) | - | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 228 | - |
71
Facility
71
NE AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 298 | - |
| Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | AL NH RC | Lincoln (Witherbee) | - | 197
Facility
197
NE AVG
82
Rank
#5 / 228 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
NE AVG
46
Rank
#85 / 298 | - |
Tabitha Residence – Cove House is located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Tabitha Residence – Cove House is in the Williamsburg Park Apartments neighborhood.
Tabitha Residence – Cove House has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Tabitha Residence – Cove House's occupancy is 65.2%.
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Tabitha Residence – Cove House is registered as a non-profit.
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Tabitha Residence – Cove House is located at 6120 S 34Th St, Lincoln, NE 68516.
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