Sumner Place
1750 South 20th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Sumner Place Compares
Sumner Place is a 104-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.7%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 104 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lincoln, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (83% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sumner Place
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sumner Place with other nursing homes in Lincoln.
What keeps Sumner Place's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Sumner Place keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.9% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sumner Place keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sumner Place?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Sumner Place's rating advantage in Lincoln?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sumner Place?
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 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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