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Nursing homes in Howard County, Nebraska
Howard County, Nebraska, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 70 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies over three cycles, 14.3 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 | Howard County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 14.3 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookefield Park | St Paul | 70 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | 1 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 1 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 1 |
| F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vetter Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Howard County, Nebraska?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 70 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Howard County have the highest CMS ratings?
Brookefield Park (4 stars)
How do Howard County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 14.3 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.