Nursing homes in Nebraska
How CMS rates the state's 179 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 179
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 178
- of 179
- Counties
- 70
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Nebraska compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Nebraska's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
View as a table
| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 36 | 20.1% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 30 | 16.8% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 31 | 17.3% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 38 | 21.2% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 43 | 24.0% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 1 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Total | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 179 CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Nebraska’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 1★: 24.0% of the state’s facilities against 19.6% nationally (+4.4 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 37% of the state’s 179 nursing homes, across 70 counties in total.
- Douglas County24 · 13%Search →
- Lancaster County14 · 8%Search →
- Hall County6 · 3%Search →
- Madison County5 · 3%Search →
- Sarpy County5 · 3%Search →
- Buffalo County5 · 3%Search →
- Scott Bluff County4 · 2%Search →
- Lincoln County4 · 2%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Nebraska?
This dataset includes 179 CMS-certified nursing homes across 70 counties in Nebraska, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Douglas County, Lancaster County, Hall County, Madison County, Sarpy County.
How are Nebraska nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 36 are rated 5 stars, 43 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How does Nebraska compare with the national dataset?
178 of 179 Nebraska facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Nebraska with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.