Quick answers
- Is Stone Hearth Estates licensed?
- Stone Hearth Estates appears on the official license list of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (list dated October 15, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number ALF302, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Stone Hearth Estates have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 65. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Stone Hearth Estates?
- 110 W 20th Street, Suite 400, Gothenburg, NE 69138, Dawson County, Nebraska.
- What is the phone number of Stone Hearth Estates?
- (308) 537-7771, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Gothenburg Health, Gothenburg (about 4.2 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad13 mi · Cozad, NE · capacity 22
- Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living13 mi · Cozad, NE · capacity 69
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Gothenburg Health4.2 mi · Gothenburg, NE
- Cozad Community Hospital14 mi · Cozad, NE
- Callaway District Hospital24 mi · Callaway, NE
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | STONE HEARTH ESTATES |
| License number | ALF302 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 65 |
| Address | 110 W 20th Street, Suite 400, Gothenburg, NE 69138 |
| County | Dawson |
| State | Nebraska |
| Phone | (308) 537‑7771 |
| Licensing agency | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Nebraska — Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit, list dated October 15, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances