STATE PROFILE • Last updated: November 11, 2026
Nebraska Elder Care & Medicaid
Nebraska's senior Medicaid landscape offers the Aged and Disabled Waiver for home and assisted living care, complemented by a Medically Needy pathway for those with higher incomes.
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RANKED #12
GRADE B
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Medicaid Coverage Guide for Nebraska
Full breakdown of Aged & Disabled Waiver for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Aged & Disabled Waiver
Income cap
$1,330/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
B
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
GRADE B · 91
QUALITY
GRADE C · 44
STAFFING
GRADE C · 32
ACCESS
GRADE A · 62
MEDICAID SUPPORT
GRADE C · 26
Composite score: 63.9 / 100 (50 = average state)
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Nebraska At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
179
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#12 / 51
Range #10–#18 when the pillar weights shift
Senior Care Costs in Nebraska
local_hospital
Nursing Home
$8,631/mo
-21.8% vs national avg
- 179 nursing homes · 13,653 beds
- Avg CMS rating 2.85★ (32 rated 5★, 47 rated 1★)
- 4.17 nurse hrs/resident/day (0.71 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
- Median aide wage $16.51/hr
- ~11,390 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS
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