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Nursing homes in Dawson County, Nebraska
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Dawson County, Nebraska, with 131 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.2 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Dawson County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.2 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Estates | Gothenburg | 64 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 23.4 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad | Cozad | 67 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 26.9 | — | 13 Nov 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Emerald Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Dawson County, Nebraska?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 131 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Dawson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Hilltop Estates (2 stars), Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad (1 stars)
How do Dawson County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 25.2 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.