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Nursing homes in Jefferson County, Nebraska
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Jefferson County, Nebraska, with 139 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies over three cycles, 11.5 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 | Jefferson County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 11.5 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside | Fairbury | 39 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12.8 | — | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Heritage Care Center | Fairbury | 100 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 5 Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
| F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Vetter Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, Nebraska?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 139 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside (4 stars), Heritage Care Center (3 stars)
How do Jefferson County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 11.5 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.