Nursing homes in Lincoln, NE

Compare 13 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lincoln, part of the Lancaster area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Lincoln, Nebraska, located within Lancaster County, currently hosts 13 state-licensed nursing homes for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, with four locations achieving a top 5-star designation. Among these, Sumner Place stands out as a highly rated provider, consistently meeting federal quality benchmarks across the 68502, 68506, 68510, and 68516 ZIP codes.

What to look for in Lincoln

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 7 of 13 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 8 of 13 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Lincoln

1. 1
   Sumner Place

   VETTER SENIOR LIVING · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   St. Jane de Chantal

   MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center

   VETTER SENIOR LIVING · Large
   5.0
4. 4
   Tabitha At The Landing

   TABITHA, INC. · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   Hillcrest Firethorn

   HILLCREST FIRETHORN, LLC · Medium
   4.0
6. 6
   Eastmont

   CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT HOMES INC · Small
   3.0
7. 7
   Tabitha Nursing Home

   TABITHA, INC. · Large
   3.0
8. 8
   Ambassador Health of Lincoln

   AMBASSADOR HEALTH · Large
   3.0
9. 9
   Gateway Vista

   GATEWAY PROPERTIES, INC. · Medium
   3.0
10. 10
    Old Cheney Rehabilitation

    PROMONTORY HEALTHCARE · Small
    2.0

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