Nursing homes in Lincoln, NE
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Lincoln has 13 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.2 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 2.9-star Nebraska average. Methodology.
- 13
- Certified homes
- 3.2 ★
- Above average for NE · Nebraska 2.9
- 4
- Five-star homes
- 1,487
- Certified beds
All 13 nursing homes in Lincoln, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | 126 | None | |
| 2 | St. Jane de Chantal | 103 | None | |
| 3 | Sumner Place | 104 | None | |
| 4 | Tabitha At The Landing | 50 | None | |
| 5 | Hillcrest Firethorn | 72 | None | |
| 6 | Ambassador Health of Lincoln | 122 | None | |
| 7 | Eastmont | 23 | None | |
| 8 | Tabitha Nursing Home | 197 | None | |
| 9 | Gateway Vista | 80 | $9K | |
| 10 | Old Cheney Rehabilitation | 47 | None | |
| 11 | Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center | 97 | $3K | |
| 12 | Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC | 173 | $53K | |
| 13 | Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC | 293 | $80K |
Ratings in Lincoln are best read against Nebraska and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Nebraska directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Lincoln
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Lincoln, NE · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
