Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
220 Park Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home Compares
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home is a 64-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hebron, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.2%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (62% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 9.2% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (108% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Hebron.
How is Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.8% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.2% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 64 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Hebron
Hebron sits in Thayer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,287 (25.7%)
- Median age
- 46.8 years
- Median household income
- $53,234
- Median home value
- $69,900
Demographics for Thayer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hebron.
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