RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Nebraska (2026)

The top 25 of 178 CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1802.7 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.8/5
-0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$39K$31K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbus, NE

Brookestone Acres

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

4715 38th StreetColumbus, NE 68601

(402) 942-9260

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeElkhorn, NE

Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

600 Brookestone Meadows PlazaElkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 289-2696

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeDavid City, NE

Brookestone Of David City

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

260 South 10th StreetDavid City, NE 68632

(402) 367-3144

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomePapillion, NE

Brookestone Of Papillion

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
110 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

610 South Polk StreetPapillion, NE 68046

(402) 339-7700

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlliance, NE

Highland Park Care Center

Non-profit

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

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

1633 SweetwaterAlliance, NE 69301

(308) 762-2525

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Point, NE

St Joseph's Hillside Villa

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
54 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

540 E Washington StreetWest Point, NE 68788

(402) 372-1118

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeHartington, NE

Accura Healthcare Of Hartington

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
47 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

401 W Darlene StreetHartington, NE 68739

(402) 254-3905

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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 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

100 Minor AvenueBertrand, NE 68927

(308) 472-3341

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeFairmont, NE

Fairview Manor

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

255 F StreetFairmont, NE 68354

(402) 268-2271

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlbion, NE

Good Samaritan Society - Albion

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

1222 South 7th StreetAlbion, NE 68620

(402) 395-5050

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsceola, NE

Good Samaritan Society - Osceola

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
47 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

600 Center DriveOsceola, NE 68651

(402) 747-2691

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeOakland, NE

Oakland Heights

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

207 South Engdahl AvenueOakland, NE 68045

(402) 685-5683

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeNebraska City, NE

The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
71 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

1800 14th AvenueNebraska City, NE 68410

(402) 873-6650

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeYork, NE

York General Hearthstone

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
127 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

2600 North Lincoln AvenueYork, NE 68467

(402) 362-4333

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeBeemer, NE

Colonial Haven

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
34 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

424 Harrison StBeemer, NE 68716

(402) 528-3268

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeVerdigre, NE

Alpine Village Retirement Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
45 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

706 James StreetVerdigre, NE 68783

(402) 668-2209

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeOmaha, NE

Brookestone Village

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

4330 South 144th StreetOmaha, NE 68137

(402) 614-4000

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeFremont, NE

Dunklau Gardens

Non-profit

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

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

450 East 23rd StreetFremont, NE 68025

(402) 721-1610

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeElwood, NE

Elwood Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
43 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

607 Smith AvenueElwood, NE 68937

(308) 785-3302

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeLincoln, NE

Eventide Williamsburg

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

6120 South 34th StreetLincoln, NE 68516

(402) 486-8919

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeGordon, NE

Gordon Countryside Care

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

500 East 10th StreetGordon, NE 69343

(308) 282-0806

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeAurora, NE

Memorial Community Care

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
48 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

1423 Seventh StreetAurora, NE 68818

(402) 694-8230

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeHay Springs, NE

Pioneer Manor Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
57 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

318 N 3rd StreetHay Springs, NE 69347

(308) 638-4483

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeOmaha, NE

Rose Blumkin Jewish Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
105 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

323 South 132nd StreetOmaha, NE 68154

(402) 330-4272

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeLincoln, NE

Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
126 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Nebraska avg of 2.8

9401 Andermatt DriveLincoln, NE 68526

(402) 327-6300

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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%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.3 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover48.7%

    A little higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    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 180 nursing homes in the active CMS data. 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 2.8 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 $39K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Nebraska compare with the national average?

Nebraska averages 2.8 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $39K versus $70K 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.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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