Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Fairbury, Nebraska
1 of 2 nursing homes in Fairbury (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Nebraska statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
139
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 Fairbury, Nebraska is adequate, with two facilities available and one recommended, indicating a 50% approval rate. Families should consider the top-rated Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside (A+, 5★) for quality care, as there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside (95) — Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside is an exceptional 5★ facility with a stellar Trust Score of 95/100 and an impressive A+ grade. As a non-profit organization, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate attention in a comfortable environment.
The other 1 Fairbury facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside is an exceptional 5★ facility with a stellar Trust Score of 95/100 and an impressive A+ grade. As a non-profit organization, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate attention in a comfortable environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Fairbury Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 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 Fairbury 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?"
Fairbury's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Fairbury facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Fairbury avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Fairbury 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 Fairbury, NE are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Fairbury (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Fairbury "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 Fairbury?
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.