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Nursing homes in Scott Bluff County, Nebraska
Scott Bluff County, Nebraska, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 378 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 105 health deficiencies over three cycles, 27.8 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $28K across 2 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 | Scott Bluff County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 27.8 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $28K | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Estates | Gering | 102 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 12.7 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Mitchell Care Center | Mitchell | 50 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 38.0 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Monument Healthcare and Nursing Center | Scottsbluff | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 28.1 | $28K | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center | Scottsbluff | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 42.4 | — | 10 Mar 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. | 9 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 8 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vetter Senior Living (1), Rural Health Development (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Scott Bluff County, Nebraska?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 378 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Scott Bluff County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heritage Estates (4 stars), Mitchell Care Center (3 stars), Monument Healthcare and Nursing Center (1 stars)
How do Scott Bluff County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 27.8 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.