Gateway Vista
Lincoln, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285266) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,659 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (402) 464-6371 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gateway Vista holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Gateway Vista reports total nurse staffing of 4.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.3%.
Gateway Vista has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,659.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Gateway Vista is a 80-bed nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska (Lancaster County), averaging 73.1 residents per day. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in March 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gateway Vista holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.69 per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,659.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the data provided for Gateway Vista, and there is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, nor any chain affiliation listed in the data.
Families considering Gateway Vista for a parent's care should review these figures alongside a direct facility visit and the latest inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically. This profile reflects data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gateway Vista has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Gateway Vista is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 64.3% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,659.00 and 1 payment denial for Gateway Vista.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for Gateway Vista.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gateway Vista is certified for 80 beds and averages 73.1 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Gateway Vista is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Gateway Vista was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on March 1, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Gateway Vista scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify services like short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at (402) 464-6371 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact Gateway Vista directly at (402) 464-6371 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Gateway Vista's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285266?state=NE.
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.