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Nursing homes in Knox County, Nebraska
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Knox County, Nebraska, with 162 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.2 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 | Knox County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.2 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Village Retirement Center | Verdigre | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11.1 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Avera Creighton Care Centre | Creighton | 47 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 23.4 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Bloomfield | Bloomfield | 70 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 28.6 | — | 24 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 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Rural Health Development (1), Avera Health (1), Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Knox County, Nebraska?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 162 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Knox County have the highest CMS ratings?
Alpine Village Retirement Center (5 stars), Avera Creighton Care Centre (3 stars), Good Samaritan Society - Bloomfield (3 stars)
How do Knox County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 22.2 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.