Best Skilled Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska
23 communities found
Omaha has 23 skilled nursing communities tracked here, with an average rating of 3.7 across all of them based on 1,296 reviews read. Medicare Star ratings are available for 20 of these communities, averaging 2.9, with 3 rated five stars and 5 rated one star. Common amenities include on-site RNs, 24-hour staff, and medication management, each found in 21 of the 23 communities.
- 23communities
- 3.7average rating, 23 rated
- 1,296family reviews read
Qli
Omaha, Nebraska
4.7(38)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brookestone Village
Omaha, Nebraska
4.6(60)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Immanuel: Newport House
Omaha, Nebraska
4.7(6)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Rehabilitation Center of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
4.7(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Life Care Center of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
4.3(195)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ovation Heartwood Preserve
Omaha, Nebraska
4(23)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Maple Crest Health Center
Omaha, Nebraska
4(56)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ambassador Health of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
3.8(42)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation
Omaha, Nebraska
3.8(49)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home
Omaha, Nebraska
3.7(21)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Immanuel: The Lighthouse
Omaha, Nebraska
3.6(13)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Omaha, Nebraska
3.8(67)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Omaha
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.7 (38 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
QLI specializes in rehabilitation for brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and limb loss, with families praising staff compassion and individualized recovery plans.
- 2
4.6 (60 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brookestone Village offers a home-like, household-based layout with attentive therapy staff, though some reviews raise concerns about emergency communication and infection control.
- 3
4.7 (6 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Newport House provides personalized skilled nursing and rehab care, with families highlighting strong rehab outcomes and staff who know residents and families well.
- 4
4.3 (195 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Life Care Center of Omaha earns praise for warm, attentive therapy teams, though some reviewers report lapses in basic care and communication.
- 5
4 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ovation Heartwood Preserve is described as warm and attentive, with standout food quality, though a few reviewers raised concerns about billing and call button response times.
- 6
4 (56 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Maple Crest staff show deep compassion in rehabilitation and memory care, though some families report understaffing and communication issues around end-of-life care.
- 7
3.8 (42 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ambassador Health of Omaha serves both adult rehab and a pediatric unit, with experiences varying by unit and shift according to reviewers.
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Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation
3.8 (49 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Keystone Ridge's therapy team consistently draws praise for helping residents regain mobility, though nursing and support staff experiences vary widely.
- 9
3.7 (21 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home's short-term rehab patients often describe compassionate, family-like care, though recent reviews raise concerns about declining care quality.
- 10
3.6 (13 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Lighthouse's rehab therapists and nursing staff draw praise for attentive care, though some reviews cite a medication error and a fall.
What families say about skilled nursing in Omaha
Counted across the review summaries of 23 Omaha communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Every one of the 23 communities earns praise for caring, attentive staff, and 91% are praised specifically for their medical and nursing care. Buildings and grounds draw praise from 52%, while food and dining stand out in only 26%. On the concern side, 65% of communities see complaints about staff attitude, 52% about staffing levels and turnover, and 43% about cost and billing.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Medical and nursing care 91%
- Building and grounds 52%
- Activities and social life 39%
- Food and dining 26%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 65%
- Staffing levels and turnover 52%
- Medical and nursing care 48%
- Cost and billing 43%
“Very professional and very compassionate everyone that I met from the Receptionist down to the stellar Nursing staff. In good hands my mother is.”
“My mom receives great care from everyone. The nursing staff, the social workers the physical therapists and even the housekeeping staff are all very helpful and kind to her. We feel very fortunate that there was a room available for her when the time came. It is a great place.”
“I beg to differ with anyone who says the staff doesn't take care of anyone. Our loved one resided at QLI for 19 years -- and not a single bed sore! I think he was well cared for.”
Skilled Nursing in Omaha: the figures
- •20 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.9 out of 5: 8 rated four stars or better, 5 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (21), emergency call system (21), 24-hour staff (21), medication management (21), wheelchair accessible (21), housekeeping (18).
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.
Skilled Nursing near Omaha
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vista4.9 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.9 mi |
| Papillion7.4 mi | 11 | 4.1 / 5 | 7.4 mi |
| Bellevue10.7 mi | 8 | 4.4 / 5 | 10.7 mi |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa12.2 mi | 19 | 4.2 / 5 | 12.2 mi |
| Fremont25.9 mi | 12 | 4 / 5 | 25.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 6, 2026 from the 23 communities listed in Omaha, 1,296 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.
Skilled Nursing in Omaha: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Omaha, Nebraska?
MyLivingChoice lists 23 skilled nursing long term care communities in Omaha, Nebraska, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Omaha are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Qli (4.7★, 38 ratings), Immanuel: Newport House (4.7★, 6 ratings), Brookestone Village (4.6★, 60 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Omaha?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Omaha has assisted living (26 communities), independent living (24 communities), home health (23 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (23 communities), at-home care (19 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Omaha?
Families rate Omaha skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 1,296 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Omaha skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 23 Omaha communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 91%), building and grounds (mentioned for 52%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (65%), staffing levels and turnover (52%), medical and nursing care (48%).
How do Omaha nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Omaha carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.9 out of 5. 8 are rated four stars or better and 5 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Omaha bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
