180 nursing homes in Nebraska
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 180
- average CMS stars
- 2.9
- certified beds
- 13,715
- for profit
- 39%
How Nebraska nursing homes rate
CMS rates 178 of Nebraska's 180 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.9 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 39 |
| 4 of 5 | 27 |
| 3 of 5 | 34 |
| 2 of 5 | 35 |
| 1 of 5 | 43 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Nebraska
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center | Elkhorn | 5 of 5 | 140 |
| Brookestone Acres | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc | Nebraska City | 5 of 5 | 71 |
| St Joseph's Hillside Villa | West Point | 5 of 5 | 54 |
| Bertrand Nursing Home | Bertrand | 5 of 5 | 26 |
| Dunklau Gardens | Fremont | 5 of 5 | 106 |
| Accura HealthCare of Hartington | Hartington | 5 of 5 | 47 |
| Fairview Manor | Fairmont | 5 of 5 | 40 |
| Highland Park Care Center | Alliance | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside | Fairbury | 5 of 5 | 39 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Nebraska.
- Omaha 21 homes
- Lincoln 13 homes
- Grand Island 6 homes
- Kearney 5 homes
- Fremont 3 homes
- North Platte 3 homes
- Papillion 3 homes
- Aurora 2 homes
- Beatrice 2 homes
- Blair 2 homes
- Central City 2 homes
- Columbus 2 homes
- David City 2 homes
- Elkhorn 2 homes
- Fairbury 2 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 70 | 39% |
| Non-profit | 76 | 42% |
| Government | 34 | 19% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Nebraska's homes were cited for 1,360 deficiencies, an average of 7.6 each. 8 had none. 46 homes were fined $2,296,984 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
1 home carries the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Nebraska
How many nursing homes are in Nebraska?
180 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Nebraska?
We don't pick one. Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center in Elkhorn tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Nebraska?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,377 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.