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Best hospitals in Nebraska, ranked by CMS star rating

Ranked by Medicare's overall hospital star rating (CMS, October 2026 release). Stars summarize quality measures; they are not patient reviews.

According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the October 2026 CMS release, Nebraska's 36 rated hospitals average 3.50 Medicare stars, against a US average of 3.21, ranking #10 of 50 states in the HospitalsInEachState.com State Hospital Quality Rankings. 23 hold 4 or 5 stars (0 with 5) and 5 are rated 1 or 2 stars.

CMS data published October 202636 rated hospitalsRanked #10 of 50
State rank #10 of 50 In the top 10 · all states
Average rating 3.50 stars +0.29 vs U.S. U.S. is 3.21
Rated 4–5 stars 64% 23 of 36 hospitals
Rated 1–2 stars 14% 5 of 36 hospitals

Top 5 hospitals in Nebraska by CMS stars

#HospitalCityCMS stars
1 Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center Omaha
2 Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital Omaha
3 Alegent Health Midlands Hospital Papillion
4 Avera St Anthony's Hospital O'Neill
5 Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center Beatrice

How Nebraska hospitals are rated

Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.

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All 36 rated hospitals in Nebraska

Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 60 other Nebraska hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.

Showing the top 25 of 36 hospitals

Latest national report: 79% of Utah's rated hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars; 14% of Mississippi's do (Nov 13, 2026)

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How Nebraska compares with its neighbors

RankStateAvg starsRated 4–5 ★5 ★ / 1 ★
#2 Colorado 3.96 73% 14 / 1
#3 South Dakota 3.89 72% 5 / 0
#10 Nebraska 3.50 64% 0 / 0
#15 Wyoming 3.38 44% 2 / 0
#24 Iowa 3.24 45% 7 / 2
#30 Kansas 3.17 41% 3 / 2
#33 Missouri 3.14 42% 5 / 3

Questions about Nebraska hospital ratings

What are the best-rated hospitals in Nebraska?

No Nebraska hospital has a 5-star rating in the October 2026 CMS data. 23 are rated 4 stars, including Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center (Omaha), Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital (Omaha), Alegent Health Midlands Hospital (Papillion), Avera St Anthony's Hospital (O'Neill), Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center (Beatrice).

How does Nebraska rank for hospital quality?

Nebraska ranks #10 of 50 states. Its 36 rated hospitals average 3.50 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 64% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 14% are rated 1 or 2 stars.

How many Nebraska hospitals have a 1-star rating?

None. No rated Nebraska hospital has the lowest 1-star rating.

Why isn't my hospital on this list?

Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 60 other Nebraska hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the Nebraska hospital directory.

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Figures as of the October 2026 CMS release Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data Permanent link: hospitalsineachstate.com/hospital-ratings/nebraska/

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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published October 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.

A star rating summarizes many measures and does not capture every service. Talk to your doctor about which hospital is right for your care. About the data. Not affiliated with CMS. For a medical emergency, call 911.