Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Elkhorn, Nebraska
1 of 2 nursing homes in Elkhorn (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Nebraska statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
275
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
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 Elkhorn, Nebraska, is adequate, with 2 facilities available and 1 recommended, indicating a 50% approval rate. Families should consider Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center, which boasts a B+ rating and 5 stars, while noting that one facility should be avoided due to fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center (88) — Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center shines with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, providing compassionate care in its 140-bed capacity. The B+ grade reflects high standards, and the absence of fines underscores its commitment to quality.
The other 1 Elkhorn facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
B+
88
Trust Score
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center shines with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, providing compassionate care in its 140-bed capacity. The B+ grade reflects high standards, and the absence of fines underscores its commitment to quality.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Elkhorn Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
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
Questions Elkhorn Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Elkhorn's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Elkhorn facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Elkhorn avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn, NE are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Elkhorn (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Elkhorn "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 Elkhorn?
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.