Nebraska · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Nebraska
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Nebraska?
CMS Care Compare lists 179 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Nebraska, out of 180 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Omaha (21), Lincoln (12) and Grand Island (6). 61 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 179
- All homes in Nebraska
- 180
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 61
- Average overall stars
- 2.8
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 168Also Medicare certified
- 74Nonprofit
- 34Government-owned
- 120No fines or payment denials
- 11Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Nebraska, nonprofit nursing homes in Nebraska, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Nebraska.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Nebraska?
179 of the 180 CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Nebraska's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Nebraska lists an asset limit of AABD/MA resource limits: $4,000 for a household of one; $6,000 for a household of two (477-000-012, rev. May 8, 2026; figures effective 1/1/2026 unless otherwise noted) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.