These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Nebraska based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $604,948. 1 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC | Lincoln | $53,267 | |
| 2 | Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy | Omaha | $39,481 | |
| 3 | Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village | Hastings | $52,036 | |
| 4 | Linden Court | North Platte | $21,565 | |
| 5 | Indian Hills Manor | Ogallala | $0 | |
| 6 | Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center | Scottsbluff | $68,398 | |
| 7 | Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha | Omaha | $149,569 | |
| 8 | Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation | Wayne | $0 | |
| 9 | Life Care Center of Omaha | Omaha | $31,079 | |
| 10 | The Birch at Sutherland | Sutherland | $0 | |
| 11 | The Mulberry at Waverly | Waverly | $25,642 | |
| 12 | The Pines at Blue Hill | Blue Hill | $23,394 | |
| 13 | Crest View Care Center | Chadron | $0 | |
| 14 | Holmes Lake Rehabilitation & Care Center | Lincoln | $3,174 | |
| 15 | Accura HealthCare of Kenesaw | Kenesaw | $8,089 | |
| 16 | Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson | Atkinson | $22,653 | |
| 17 | Colonial Manor of Randolph | Randolph | $0 | |
| 18 | Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village | Kearney | $17,665 | |
| 19 | The Cedars at Broadwell | Grand Island | $16,801 | |
| 20 | Skyview Care and Rehab at Bridgeport | Bridgeport | $72,135 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.