Nebraska · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Nebraska
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Nebraska?
CMS Care Compare lists 61 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Nebraska, out of 180 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Omaha (7), Lincoln (5) and Fremont (2). 34 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 61
- All homes in Nebraska
- 180
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 61
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 345 stars overall
- 494+ stars for inspections
- 534+ stars for staffing
- 59No fines or payment denials
- 23Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 36Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Nebraska. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Nebraska: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Nebraska, nonprofit nursing homes in Nebraska, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Nebraska.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Nebraska?
61 of the 180 CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Nebraska Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Accura HealthCare of Hartington in Hartington (5 stars), Bertrand Nursing Home in Bertrand (5 stars) and Brookestone Acres in Columbus (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Nebraska?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Nebraska's Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.