The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

The Lighthouse is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

The Lighthouse

17600 Arbor St, Omaha, NE 68130 View Map

The Lighthouse is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

The Lighthouse is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Overview of The Lighthouse

A member of the Immanuel senior living community, The Lighthouse is where residents thrive with a unique experience for each and every senior. The nursing home community is a place where comfort and convenience are met; ensuring that residents are receiving only the finest solutions to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The Lighthouse is guaranteed to take traditional long-term care to the next level of senior living experience in Omaha. 
Offering 24-hour nursing care, long-term skilled nursing, and chronic illnesses– The Lighthouse’s lifestyle is centered on lifelong learning and wellness– residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, and faith.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.35/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 36

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Nebraska average
Occupancy rate 85.5%
Residents per day (avg) 32
Occupancy rate
85.5%
Residents per day (avg)
32

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 home
Other
Home revenue
$19.6M
Surplus of revenue
$12.6M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$19,576,347.00
Surplus of revenue
$12,647,075.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
15.4% of revenue
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
18 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Brody Chandler, Associate Executive Director
Contact The Lighthouse

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
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Address 13.3 miles from city center

Address 17600 Arbor St, Omaha, NE 68130

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

122
Total Staff
62
Employees
60
Contractors
18,070
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse237.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse247.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant517.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
98 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.7%
of total hours from contractors
2,653 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 15 Registered Nurse: 9 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3120518,75491100%7.5
Registered Nurse149233,14291100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse915241,7758998%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2028966369%8
Other Social Services Staff2026376470%8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015857178%8.2
Dental Services Staff1015036066%8.4
Administrator1014886167%8
Speech Language Pathologist0444074954%5.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0442244246%5.1
Physical Therapy Aide0111833336%5.5
Qualified Social Worker0221594044%4
Occupational Therapy Aide0111342831%4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331323741%3.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112978%4.1
Medical Director1012333%7.7

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – Mar 2025)

3
Inspections
11
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.67
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
11
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
3
27% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
18% of total
Infection Control
1
9% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (NE)
Citations
11
Nebraska average: 18.2
Critical Citations
0
Nebraska average: 0.2
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Mar 12, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Mar 12, 2025 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Mar 12, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Mar 12, 2025 D Care PlanningF0640 Corrected
Mar 12, 2025 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Apr 04, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 04, 2024 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Apr 04, 2024 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Immanuel Communities
Resident Census by Payment Source
31 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (32.3%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (67.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
4 Total Specialty Beds
11.1% of Bed Capacity
4
Hospice Beds
11.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
15.3 Score
35% worse than avg Nebraska avg: 11.3

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
32.9 Score
41% worse than avg Nebraska avg: 23.3

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
29.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.1%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
6.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.8%
Antipsychotic Use
19.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
34.5%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
0.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
35.2%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.0% 17% better than avg Nebraska: 80.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
4.1% 75% worse than avg Nebraska: 2.4%
Influenza Vaccine
81.0% 7% better than avg Nebraska: 75.9%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Nebraska Respite Network
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.
  • Services: 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)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
NE Respite Network

Nebraska Respite Network

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • NE Specifics:
    Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics:
    Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).
Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Nebraska SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • NE Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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