Douglas County Health Center
Omaha, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285019) · 254 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (402) 444-7041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Douglas County Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Douglas County Health Center reports 4.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 14.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Douglas County Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does list 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is noted in this data.
About this facility
Douglas County Health Center is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Omaha, Nebraska, certified for 254 beds with an average of 228.1 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been approved since March 24, 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare, Douglas County Health Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 2.75 for Nebraska. Its component ratings are mixed: a Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.78 per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 14.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) for this facility. However, CMS does list 1 payment denial in its record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data for Douglas County Health Center.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current details and full inspection history.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Douglas County Health Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.78 per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours, with a 14.9% turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 254 beds and has an average daily population of 228.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 24, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures — this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 402-444-7041 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 402-444-7041 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285019?state=NE for the latest official ratings and inspection reports.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.