Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    85 Thornton Ave, Auburn, NE 13021
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Outstanding compassionate rehab restored mom

    I'm very pleased with my mother's stay at this small, family-like rehab - the therapy team (Kelly and Vanessa included) was outstanding and got her back to normal quickly, and the nurses and aides were consistently attentive, compassionate, and knew every resident. Rooms are clean and updated, activities are engaging, staff were warm and welcoming, and we received helpful administrative guidance and a truly caring, emotional farewell.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.79·(70)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      1.9
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing assistants
    • Knowledgeable, effective physical therapy team
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Updated rooms and renovation progress
    • Small, family-like atmosphere
    • Responsive administrative guidance on benefits
    • Flexible visiting and family-friendly policies
    • Nurses attentive to medical needs
    • Short, effective rehabilitation stays with timely discharges
    • Supportive assistance with ADLs when available

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication
    • Staffing shortages and shift-to-shift variability
    • Delays in medication administration and pain management
    • Inconsistent personal-care and hygiene practices
    • Inadequate dining assistance and nutrition monitoring
    • Weak transfer- and fall-prevention practices
    • Wound-care and dressing-change delays
    • Variable therapy availability and continuity
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Infrastructure and maintenance gaps
    • Staff impairment on duty
    • Limited responsiveness from social services and management

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer experiences with this facility are highly mixed, producing a pattern of strong individual caregivers and therapy strengths alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Positive accounts emphasize warm, attentive nursing assistants and a highly capable physical-therapy team that can produce rapid rehabilitation and successful discharge to home. Several reviewers highlighted engaging activities, a small resident-centered atmosphere, renovated rooms, and administrative staff who can assist with Medicare/Medicaid/insurance questions. When those elements align, families describe a supportive, almost family-like environment with effective clinical attention and a smooth rehab trajectory.

    However, a substantial set of concerns appears repeatedly and reflects system-level issues. Staffing instability and shift-to-shift variability contribute to inconsistent care experiences: some shifts are described as patient and helpful, while others are described as inattentive or brusque. Reported operational gaps include delays in medication administration and pain control, inconsistent assistance with bathing and personal care, and uneven supervision during transfers and dining. These patterns have been associated with weight loss, missed or delayed dressing changes, and wound-care concerns; reviewers emphasize the need for persistent family advocacy to ensure timely attention.

    Dining and nutrition practices show wide variability. Several reviewers praised the food and timely meals, but others described interruptions in tray service, inadequate meal assistance, and limited menu variety. The facility’s ability to provide consistent feeding support and monitor nutritional intake appears uneven, which is important for residents who require assistive feeding or close nutrition monitoring.

    Facilities and infection-control issues are also mixed. Some units and rooms have been updated and are described as clean and pleasant, while other areas show maintenance gaps, sanitation concerns, and odor issues. There are also reports of infection-control events that disrupted operations; prospective families should ask about current infection-prevention protocols and recent survey history. Maintenance items such as mattress integrity and general upkeep were raised as concerns by reviewers and warrant inspection during a tour.

    Management and communication produce divergent impressions. A number of reviewers credit improvements under local managers and praise administrative help with benefits, while others experienced defensive or unhelpful responses from leadership and social services. This inconsistency extends to therapy availability: some families describe outstanding, individualized therapy, while others report minimal or no therapy services. Of particular note are serious allegations about staff impairment on duty; such claims are significant and should prompt verification of staff-safety policies and any regulatory findings.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests that quality at this facility is highly dependent on staffing and management at particular times. Prospective residents and families should schedule an in-person visit across different shifts, review current staffing levels, ask about medication and wound-care protocols, request documentation of infection-control status, confirm therapy schedules, and clarify how the facility supports feeding and weight monitoring. If considering placement, active family advocacy and clear communication with leadership appear to make a substantive difference in resident experience.

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    Location

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    Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 85 Thornton Ave, Auburn, NE, 13021.

    About Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

    Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a vibrant sense of community among its residents, staff, and families. Conveniently located, the center is positioned to best meet the evolving medical needs of its residents while ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment. The philosophy at Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center revolves around elevating the quality of life for every individual, with an emphasis on meaningful relationships and a deep sense of belonging.

    The staff at Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is carefully selected to ensure that every member is dedicated, compassionate, and invested in developing the physical, emotional, and spiritual potential of each resident. This hand-picked team creates a nurturing atmosphere where residents feel at home and understood. Housekeeping personnel work diligently to maintain a clean and comfortable environment, contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

    A key aspect of Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is its rehabilitation program, which offers customized plans tailored to the needs of each individual. The rehabilitation team focuses on delivering measurable and concrete results, empowering residents to achieve their wellness goals. Physical Therapy services are notably strong and provide residents with encouragement, motivation, and support as they work toward greater independence and health.

    The long-term care team at Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center prioritizes compassionate and dignified care, ensuring that each resident’s physical and emotional health is front and center. By building strong, trust-based relationships within the community, staff not only support but also inspire residents to participate fully in center life. At Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are anchored in a vibrant community where well-being and individualized attention are the cornerstones of daily life.

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