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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The current scope has no matching facilities with a confirmed Medicaid acceptance flag. Remove the Medicaid filter or browse facility profiles individually.

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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