RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Nebraska (2026)

The top 25 of 178 CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1792.7 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$41K$30K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeOmaha, NE

Brookestone Village

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

4330 South 144th StreetOmaha, NE 68137

(402) 614-4000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePapillion, NE

Brookestone Of Papillion

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
110 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

610 South Polk StreetPapillion, NE 68046

(402) 339-7700

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeHarvard, NE

Harvard Rest Haven

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
30 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

400 East 7th StreetHarvard, NE 68944

(402) 772-7591

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlliance, NE

Highland Park Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

1633 SweetwaterAlliance, NE 69301

(308) 762-2525

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeFairbury, NE

Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
39 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

2200 North H StreetFairbury, NE 68352

(402) 729-5220

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeOmaha, NE

Newport House

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

6798 N 67th PlazaOmaha, NE 68152

(402) 572-2595

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeLincoln, NE

St. Jane De Chantal

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
103 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

2200 South 52nd StreetLincoln, NE 68506

(402) 413-3607

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeBertrand, NE

Bertrand Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
26 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

100 Minor AvenueBertrand, NE 68927

(308) 472-3341

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbus, NE

Brookestone Acres

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

4715 38th StreetColumbus, NE 68601

(402) 942-9260

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeElwood, NE

Elwood Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
43 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

607 Smith AvenueElwood, NE 68937

(308) 785-3302

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbion, NE

Good Samaritan Society - Albion

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

1222 South 7th StreetAlbion, NE 68620

(402) 395-5050

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeGeneva, NE

Heritage Crossings

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
68 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

501 North 13th StreetGeneva, NE 68361

(402) 759-3194

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeKearney, NE

Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
75 BedsInspected Nov 2023

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

412 West 18th StreetKearney, NE 68845

(308) 237-2287

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeOakland, NE

Oakland Heights

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
45 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

207 South Engdahl AvenueOakland, NE 68045

(402) 685-5683

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeWahoo, NE

Saunders Medical Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

1760 County Rd JWahoo, NE 68066

(402) 443-4685

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeYork, NE

York General Hearthstone

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
127 BedsInspected Oct 2023

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

2600 North Lincoln AvenueYork, NE 68467

(402) 362-4333

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeHartington, NE

Accura Healthcare Of Hartington

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
47 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

401 W Darlene StreetHartington, NE 68739

(402) 254-3905

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeElkhorn, NE

Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

600 Brookestone Meadows PlazaElkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 289-2696

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19No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
25 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

923 Senior CircleMacy, NE 68039

(402) 837-5381

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeDavid City, NE

David Place

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
86 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

260 South 10th StreetDavid City, NE 68632

(402) 367-3144

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeFremont, NE

Dunklau Gardens

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
106 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

450 East 23rd StreetFremont, NE 68025

(402) 721-1610

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeFairmont, NE

Fairview Manor

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

255 F StreetFairmont, NE 68354

(402) 268-2271

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeGordon, NE

Gordon Countryside Care

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

500 East 10th StreetGordon, NE 69343

(308) 282-0806

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeGering, NE

Heritage Estates

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
102 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

2325 Lodge DriveGering, NE 69341

(308) 436-5007

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeOmaha, NE

Rose Blumkin Jewish Home

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
105 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.9

323 South 132nd StreetOmaha, NE 68154

(402) 330-4272

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Nebraska

#19of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 19 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+20.5%

    About 16% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.3 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover49.3%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Nebraska →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Nebraska?

Nebraska has 179 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 178 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Nebraska?

Nursing homes in Nebraska average 2.9 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Nebraska is penalized?

Among Nebraska nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $41K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Nebraska compare with the national average?

Nebraska averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $41K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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