Nursing homes in Norfolk, NE
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Norfolk, part of the Madison area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Norfolk, Nebraska, and surrounding Madison County have access to two licensed nursing homes within the 68701 ZIP code. Based on the latest data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. While no local center currently holds a 5-star designation, Heritage of Bel Air, operated by Vetter Senior Living, stands out as the highest-rated option in the city with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Norfolk
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- VETTER SENIOR LIVING1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
What to look for in Norfolk
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Heritage of Bel Air at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Norfolk
| Heritage of Bel Air VETTER SENIOR LIVING · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.