Douglas County Health Center

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How Douglas County Health Center Compares

Douglas County Health Center is a 254-bed government-owned nursing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (46.6%) is above the Nebraska average of 20.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 254 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.

Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Omaha, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.

By the numbers vs. Nebraska average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 46.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (124% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (27% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.3% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Omaha

Omaha sits in Douglas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

73,544 (13.0%)

Median age

34.9 years

Median household income

$66,600

Median home value

$180,000

Demographics for Douglas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Omaha.

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