Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Beatrice, Nebraska
1 of 2 nursing homes in Beatrice (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Nebraska statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
167
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Beatrice, Nebraska is limited, with only 2 facilities available and just 1 recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice, has a decent rating of 3 stars, options are scarce, making careful consideration essential.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice (73) — Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice excels with a Trust Score of 73/100 and a solid Grade B, indicating a commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility with 80 beds, it focuses on community well-being, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized support.
The other 1 Beatrice facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice excels with a Trust Score of 73/100 and a solid Grade B, indicating a commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility with 80 beds, it focuses on community well-being, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Beatrice Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 3 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Beatrice Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Beatrice's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Beatrice facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Beatrice avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Beatrice facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Beatrice, NE are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Beatrice (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Beatrice "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Beatrice?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.