Nebraska facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Nebraska, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
413facilities
3.0★average rating
113rated 4-5 stars
27%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 179 | 2.9★ | 36.9% |
| Hospitals | 93 | 3.5★ | 24.7% |
| Home Health Agencies | 62 | 3.3★ | 27.4% |
| Hospices | 42 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 37 | 2.8★ | 18.9% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Nebraska. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
1,999,174total population
17.5%aged 65+
349,449residents 65+
+11.1%65+ growth since 2020
1.9%aged 85+
26people / sq mi
$74,985median household income
8.9%of seniors in poverty
5.1nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 4.0% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (53.8% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Omaha
82 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Lincoln
36 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Grand Island
14 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Kearney
12 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Fremont
8 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Norfolk
7 facilities
Avg rating3.4
North Platte
7 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Bellevue
6 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Beatrice
5 facilities
Avg rating3.8
Columbus
5 facilities
Avg rating3.5
McCook
5 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Papillion
5 facilities
Avg rating2.8
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