York General Hearthstone
2600 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467
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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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.
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