York General Hearthstone sits right by hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, and parks in York, NE, making trips for appointments or outings easier, and folks can visit local theaters and places of worship too, which some families really like, and the grounds themselves are well-kept with outdoor garden space, walking paths, and nice landscaped areas where residents can relax on good days. Hearthstone accepts Medicare and Medicaid and has capacity for about 129 residents, though 47 certified beds are available as of June 2025, and it's been in operation since July 12, 1993, right inside a hospital, so medical help is close at hand and certified staff like nurses and nursing assistants, licensed medical practitioners, and physical therapists work together to watch over people, making sure needs are met all day and night, with 12 to 16 nursing hours, a 24-hour call system, and nurse assistance for activities like bathing, dressing, and getting around, along with medication management, personal care, diabetes help, and safety checks like a sprinkler system and emergency alerts throughout.
The building is clean and maintained, offering private bathrooms for comfort, air conditioning, smoke alarms, and in-suite washers and dryers, and there's support for those with mobility issues or who need closer medical monitoring, plus a protected environment to help keep residents from wandering, which is important for memory care or folks who tend to get confused. Hearthstone covers different care types, so people can choose assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, or independent living as they need, and the place is organized as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, meaning residents can change care levels if their needs change over time.
There's a strong focus on meals here, with restaurant-style dining, healthy snacks, and food choices for diabetic, kosher, vegetarian, low-sodium, and gluten-free diets, prepared by a professional chef, and meals are made to fit any restrictions a resident has, so everyone can eat safely and well. Residents can use the dining room, or prepare simple items in kitchenettes, and regular maid and housekeeping services help keep spaces clean, while laundry rooms and move-in coordination make practical tasks a little easier when moving in or living day to day.
People can join plenty of activities and programs-scheduled daily options, resident-run groups, and community events such as fitness classes and music programs, movie nights in the media area, and planned trips out, so social engagement stays strong, and there's a beauty salon, a fitness room, a spa, cable or satellite TV, a computer center, a gaming room, and a small library, so residents have things to do both indoors and outdoors, and families often appreciate transportation options, guest parking, and non-medical rides, especially for doctor's visits, shopping, or events around town. Those needing to keep busy can read from the book collection, walk outside in gardens, visit the arts and music room, or just relax in public areas. There's also a family and resident council, so folks can give feedback about life in the community.
Hearthstone is a for-profit, corporately operated community, and it hasn't had any fines, complaints, or deficiencies in the latest review, which is a good sign for families paying attention to that, and ratings according to Medicare.gov are strong, with an overall 5 out of 5, staff at 3/5, quality at 5/5, and health at 4/5, so the clinical services rank especially high. Hearthstone ranks 50th out of 212 Nebraska nursing homes and holds a spot in the top 75% in the area and within York itself. The ownership changed in the last two years, which sometimes brings changes in the way things are run, so it's something to be aware of, but the same services continue, and the community still offers medical supervision, dental and vision care, and skilled care, including physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation for those coming from hospital stays or needing extra help after illness or surgery.
Residents live in a controlled, safe setting with senior-specific programs and amenities, including social and recreational opportunities, library and media access, and well-planned meals, and support's in place at all times, so people can age in place comfortably, with the right level of assistance as their needs change, and families and residents alike have resources for counseling and quality of life improvements if they're needed.
