Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me

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Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me

GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803 View Map
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Overview of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me
Tabitha at Prairie Commons is Grand Island’s premier living experience, offering bright and airy apartments and thoughtful amenities. The community provides a full range of quality services for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with around-the-clock personal care and enriching activities focused on health and wellness.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Nebraska average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Nebraska average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Nebraska average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 43m per day

This home provides 28% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Nebraska average: 4h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Nebraska average
Occupancy rate 27.2%
Residents per day (avg) 20
Occupancy rate
27.2%
Residents per day (avg)
20

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.0M
Operating deficit
-$3.0M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$5,030,318.00
Operating deficit
$-2,957,275.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.2M
43.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
Total costs $8.0M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Additional licensing details

License number: ALF428
CMS Certification Number: 285307
County: HALL

Ownership & operating entity

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is administrated by TONYA VAN PELT, ADMINISTRATOR.

Owner name: TABITHA GRAND ISLAND, INC.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Long-Term Care
Skilled Nursing.

Contact Information

Fax: (308) 675-8107

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Chapel
Fitness studio
Wellness classroom
Theater
Dining
Outdoor patios
Resident gardens
Salon
Club lounges
Library
Walking trails
Sunroom
Creative studio
Outdoor dining.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Chef-inspired dining with engaging activities.

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Address 4.4 miles from city center

Address GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

81
Total Staff
64
Employees
17
Contractors
14,277
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse99.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse99.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant287.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
62 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
0.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
19.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,721 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Medication Aide/Technician150153,14891100%7.9
Certified Nursing Assistant271282,6569099%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse8192,16391100%9.7
Registered Nurse5491,7928998%9.5
Dietitian2028796875%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0226416470%5.5
Administrator1014685965%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014686571%7.2
RN Director of Nursing1014565763%8
Nurse Practitioner1014385662%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014115156%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0113546066%5.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0112635560%4.8
Physical Therapy Assistant044472426%1.8
Occupational Therapy Aide101331112%3
Qualified Social Worker011293134%0.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111433%4.7
Medical Director011131314%1
Clinical Nurse Specialist101411%4.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
400% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

1 critical citation More info Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Nebraska average: 0.5

14 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Tabitha
Resident Census by Payment Source
23 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (43.5%)
Medicaid 1 (4.3%)
Private Pay/Other 12 (52.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.0
47% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 33.2
42% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
25% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 50.8%
89% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.4%
95% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
19% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.8%
99% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
39% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
5% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.6%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
76% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.8%
12% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $16K
52% lower than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of fines 1
31% fewer fines than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
Nebraska average $33K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 1, 2025
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.