Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Grand Island, Nebraska
1 of 6 nursing homes in Grand Island (17%) meet our strict criteria. The Nebraska statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 2 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
413
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
2 Grade F
$61,076 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Grand Island, Nebraska, is adequate but has room for improvement, with only 1 of the 6 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while CHI Health St. Francis stands out with a 5-star rating, three facilities have a total of $48,076 in fines, indicating potential concerns.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CHI Health St. Francis (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit organization, CHI Health St. Francis prioritizes community focus and delivers exceptional care with zero fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for its 36 residents.
The other 5 Grand Island facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $61K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit organization, CHI Health St. Francis prioritizes community focus and delivers exceptional care with zero fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for its 36 residents.
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 | Grand Island Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 5?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $61,076
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Grand Island 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?"
Grand Island's city average is 2.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 6 Grand Island facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Grand Island avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Grand Island 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 Grand Island, NE are recommended?
1 of 6 nursing homes in Grand Island (17%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Grand Island "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 Grand Island?
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.