Nursing Homes in Lincoln, NE
13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, Nebraska are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 69/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Lancaster County.
9 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Lincoln scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in July 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Lincoln
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Lincoln list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Lincoln
- St. Jane De Chantal — 86/100
- Eventide Williamsburg — 85/100
- Ambassador Health Of Lincoln — 83/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster Llc — 33/100
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside Llc — 34/100
- Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center — 55/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jane De Chantal | 86 | Strong Safety Record | 103 |
| Eventide Williamsburg | 85 | Strong Safety Record | 50 |
| Ambassador Health Of Lincoln | 83 | Generally Positive | 122 |
| Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | 83 | Generally Positive | 126 |
| Sumner Place | 82 | Generally Positive | 104 |
| Heartland Ridge Care Center | 79 | Generally Positive | 47 |
| Gateway Vista | 72 | Generally Positive | 80 |
| Hillcrest Firethorn | 72 | Generally Positive | 72 |
| Eventide Lincoln Care Center | 70 | Generally Positive | 197 |
| Eastmont | 65 | Use Caution | 23 |
| Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center | 55 | Use Caution | 97 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside Llc | 34 | Critical Issues | 173 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster Llc | 33 | Critical Issues | 293 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lincoln Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Lincoln?
Senior Care Report Card lists 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, Nebraska, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Lincoln?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Lincoln facilities is 69/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Lincoln nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 13 nursing homes in Lincoln, Nebraska
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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