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Nursing homes in Madison County, Nebraska
Madison County, Nebraska, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 360 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 105 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.2 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $72K across 3 fines.
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 | Madison County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.2 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $72K | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage of Bel Air | Norfolk | 112 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.8 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Community Pride Care Center | Battle Creek | 50 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 18.0 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Arbor Care Centers-Countryside LLC | Madison | 70 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 45.7 | $27K | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home | Newman Grove | 45 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 51.1 | $45K | 13 May 2026 |
| St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation and Care Center | Norfolk | 83 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 36.1 | — | 29 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 12 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 8 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 7 |
| F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 5 |
| F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 2 |
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vetter Senior Living (1), The Ensign Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Madison County, Nebraska?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 360 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Madison County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heritage of Bel Air (5 stars), Community Pride Care Center (4 stars), Arbor Care Centers-Countryside LLC (2 stars)
How do Madison County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 29.2 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.