Nebraska at a Glance

The DHHS Licensure Unit licenses Nebraska nursing homes and investigates facility complaints under the Nebraska Nursing Home Act.

• Licenses and inspects Nebraska long-term care facilities
• Runs the complaint intake line: 402-471-0316 (online form available)
• Facilities are governed by the Nebraska Nursing Home Act

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Families can speak with a Nebraska nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.

Nebraska resident rights include:

• Right to be treated with dignity and respect
• Right to be fully informed of their rights, condition, and charges
• Right to choose a physician and participate in care planning
• Right to refuse treatment
• Right to privacy and confidential records
• Right to voice grievances without retaliation — complainant names are confidential by law
• Right to be free from abuse, neglect, and improper restraints — abuse is a felony under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-386
• Right to keep and use personal possessions
• Right to request medical records, care plans, and facility inspection reports
• Right of access to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Source: Nebraska Nursing Home Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. ch. 71); 42 CFR § 483.10

Phone: 1-800-942-7830
Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Aging-Ombudsman.aspx

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Nebraska, contact the DHHS Licensure Unit.

Families can:

• Call the complaint intake line at 402-471-0316 or file the online complaint form
• Report adult abuse to the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-652-1999
• Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-942-7830 or DHHS.LTCOmbudsman@nebraska.gov
• Report suspected crimes to local law enforcement

Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.

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Families may be able to sue a Nebraska nursing home when poor care caused injury or death.

Common claims include:

• Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
• Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.

Nebraska has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.

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Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in Nebraska can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

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