Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

York General Hearthstone

2600 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
127 Certified Beds
95 Safety Score

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

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.08%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 26.04%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 6.67%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 26.91%

Lower is better

How York General Hearthstone Compares

York General Hearthstone is a 127-bed nonprofit nursing facility in York, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Nebraska average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.0% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (25% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (50% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (50% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (26% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask York General Hearthstone

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing York General Hearthstone with other nursing homes in York.

What keeps York General Hearthstone's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is York General Hearthstone doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.0% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is York General Hearthstone doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 6.7% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is York General Hearthstone's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 127 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 York General Hearthstone?

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 York General Hearthstone?

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 York

York sits in York County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
2,753 (20.1%)
Median age
39.8 years
Median household income
$63,105
Median home value
$135,600

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

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 285131
County York
Total Beds 127
Occupied Beds 81
Occupancy Rate 64%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

Location

2600 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.