Best Skilled Nursing in Lincoln, Nebraska
13 communities found
Lincoln has 13 skilled nursing communities, all rated, with an average rating of 3.7 and Medicare star ratings averaging 3.1 across the 12 communities with that data. Families researching these options read through 927 reviews covering everything from nursing care to daily activities.
- 13communities
- 3.7average rating, 13 rated
- 927family reviews read
The Knolls Senior Living
Lincoln, Nebraska
4.8(255)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lincoln, Nebraska
4.9(23)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gateway Vista
Lincoln, Nebraska
4.6(136)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
4.4(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St. Jane de Chantal
Lincoln, Nebraska
4(4)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Old Cheney Rehabilitation
Lincoln, Nebraska
4(53)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Lincoln, Nebraska
3.8(167)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Eventide Cove House
Lincoln, Nebraska
2.6(5)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Emerald Nursing and Rehab Brookside
Lincoln, Nebraska
3.6(147)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
3.1(26)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Eventide Lincoln Care Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
2.4(9)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hillcrest Firethorn
Lincoln, Nebraska
3(48)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Lincoln
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (255 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers describe a warm, clean, well-staffed community with attentive nursing care, though a few cite a COVID outbreak and billing concerns.
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Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
4.9 (23 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families call it clean, caring and attentive, with consistent nursing and rehab support, though a waiting list can delay admission.
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4.6 (136 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This continuum-of-care campus draws praise for attentive staff and rehab therapy, though some reviews describe missed medications and poor communication.
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Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center
4.4 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most reviewers praise strong rehab outcomes and attentive nursing, though a few mention understaffing and management problems.
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4 (53 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most describe a warm, family-like rehab facility with attentive therapy, though some report supervision and overnight care concerns.
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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
3.8 (167 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are divided between warm, attentive care and reports of neglect and understaffing, with some noting recent improvements under new management.
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2.6 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are limited and mixed, describing a friendly, scenic setting alongside one serious account of unreported injuries.
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Emerald Nursing and Rehab Brookside
3.6 (147 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families praise the rehab therapy team by name, while others report theft, wound care lapses and weekend staffing concerns.
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3.1 (26 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews split between praise for rehab and hospice staff and reports of medication, hygiene and staffing lapses.
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2.4 (9 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are divided, with praise for staff friendliness and food alongside reports of neglect since transitioning from Tabitha to Eventide.
What families say about skilled nursing in Lincoln
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Lincoln communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Caring, attentive staff draws praise from 92% of the 13 communities, and medical and nursing care and building and grounds each earn praise from 69%, with cleanliness noted by 62% and activities by 54%. At the same time, medical and nursing care is also the top concern, raised in 77% of communities, followed by safety at 62% and both staff attitude and staffing levels or turnover at 54%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 92%
- Medical and nursing care 69%
- Building and grounds 69%
- Cleanliness 62%
- Activities and social life 54%
Concerns raised
- Medical and nursing care 77%
- Safety 62%
- Staff attitude 54%
- Staffing levels and turnover 54%
“This is a beautiful community. It offers a good variety of activities for all. The Landscape and views are great. The Knolls had strong leadership team that is always there to support everyone.”
“I had the pleasure of visiting a friend at her new residence for the first time, and I was quite impressed by how tidy it was. She appeared very content, and the staff members were notably friendly.”
“I recently stayed at Gateway Vista for rehabilitation after a hospital stay. The facility was clean and the staff were very kind and professional. I enjoyed my therapy sessions that allowed me to get stronger and return home.”
Skilled Nursing in Lincoln: the figures
- •11 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (12), on-site nurse (rn) (12), 24-hour staff (12), medication management (12), wheelchair accessible (12), gathering / activity spaces (11).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Nebraska
Most families in Nebraska cover the cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living with their own savings and income, often supplemented by proceeds from selling a family home. Some have long-term care insurance policies that can be tapped to help offset monthly fees, and it is worth reviewing any such policy early to understand what it covers and for how long. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can help pay for the cost of care for those who meet the eligibility requirements.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Nebraska.
About these figures
Computed on October 11, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Lincoln, 927 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
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Skilled Nursing in Lincoln: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Lincoln, Nebraska?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 skilled nursing long term care communities in Lincoln, Nebraska, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Lincoln are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (4.9★, 23 ratings), The Knolls Senior Living (4.8★, 255 ratings), Gateway Vista (4.6★, 136 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Lincoln?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Lincoln has assisted living (18 communities), independent living (15 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (13 communities), memory care (8 communities), home health (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Lincoln?
Families rate Lincoln skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 927 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Lincoln skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Lincoln communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 92%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 69%), building and grounds (mentioned for 69%). The most common concerns are medical and nursing care (77%), safety (62%), staff attitude (54%).
How do Lincoln nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lincoln carry an overall star rating, averaging 3 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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