Nursing homes in Fairbury, NE
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fairbury, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Fairbury, located in Jefferson County, offers residents access to two licensed nursing home facilities. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside stands out as the highest-rated facility in the 68352 ZIP code, having earned a perfect 5-star rating for its quality of care and operational standards.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Fairbury
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Fairbury
- All homes in Fairbury score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Fairbury
| Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Heritage Care Center VETTER SENIOR LIVING · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.