13 nursing homes in Lincoln, NE · avg 3.2★ · avg 114 beds
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
9401 Andermatt Drive, Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 327-6300St. Jane De Chantal
2200 South 52nd Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 413-3607Tabitha At The Landing
6120 South 34th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 486-8919Ambassador Health Of Lincoln
4405 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 488-2355Tabitha Nursing Home
4720 Randolph Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 483-7671Old Cheney Rehabilitation
5431 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
(531) 739-3200Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside Llc
4735 South 54th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-0977Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster Llc
1001 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 441-7101Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center
6101 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-7175About Nursing Homes in Lincoln
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska has 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 114 certified beds.
Ownership includes 7 for-profit, 6 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Lincoln, NE
How many nursing homes are in Lincoln, NE?
There are 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, Nebraska. 13 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Lincoln?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Lincoln is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·