The Lighthouse

Nursing Home
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)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Nebraska average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Nebraska average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Nebraska average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 21m per day

This home provides 20% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Nebraska average: 4h 27m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 36m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 9m per day 43m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 30m per day 2h 46m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 5h 30m per day 3h 37m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 7m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 1h 5m per day 29m per day 29m per day

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
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Address 13.3 miles from city center — 0.44 miles to nearest hospital (CHI Health Lakeside)

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

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
3.67

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

All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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

11 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 12, 2025
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 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. 15.3
35% 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. 32.9
41% 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 29.0%
40% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 34.5%
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 35.2%
31% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.7%
50% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
63% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.2%
13% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.1%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
5% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
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 94.0%
17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
75% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.0%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.8%
5% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.4%
10% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.3%
66% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 65.2%
21% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.2%
17% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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