Heartland Ridge Care Center
5431 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
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How Heartland Ridge Care Center Compares
Heartland Ridge Care Center is a 47-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 47 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lincoln, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.7% (54% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.6% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 180 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Heartland Ridge Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heartland Ridge Care Center with other nursing homes in Lincoln.
How is Heartland Ridge Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Heartland Ridge Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.8% here versus 20.7% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Heartland Ridge Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.5% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Heartland Ridge Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 47 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 Heartland Ridge Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Heartland Ridge Care Center lag behind other Lincoln options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 13 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lincoln
Lincoln sits in Lancaster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 43,943 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 33.8 years
- Median household income
- $62,464
- Median home value
- $190,000
Demographics for Lancaster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lincoln.
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