Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me

Q: Who is the owner of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is legally operated by Tabitha Grand Island, Inc., and administered by Administrator Tonya Van Pelt.

Q: What is the license number of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

According to NE state health department records, Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me's license number is ALF428.

Q: Are pets allowed at Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

No, Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me has a no-pet policy.

Q: Who is the administrator of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Administrator Tonya Van Pelt is the administrator of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me.

Q: How many beds does Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me have?

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me has 60 beds.

Q: Are there photos of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Yes — there are 20 photos of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is located at 3490 Ewoldt Street, Grand Island, NE 68803.

Overview of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me

Tabitha at Prairie Commons is a 60-bed senior living campus that provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The property is designed around a multi-level campus model, allowing residents to transition between different types of assistance under the same management as their physical needs change. Located a few miles from the city center, the community features broad on-site layouts that include a bistro, fitness studio, chapel, library, theater, and outdoor walking trails, all supported by 24-hour staffing, therapeutic recreation, and short-term respite care.

State files reveal a highly structured clinical environment, supported by strong daily nursing numbers, though recent reviews have noted a few specific quality improvements. Direct daily care hours trend well ahead of Nebraska baselines, with total nursing time averaging five hours and 15 minutes per resident to outpace the state norm by nearly 30%.

On the oversight side, the facility compiled 15 total deficiencies over a multi-year tracking period, which runs slightly under the state baseline. Its May 2025 health inspection flagged a mix of moderate issues alongside one critical quality-of-care citation involving basic life support protocol timing, which the team quickly resolved. The property holds zero history of federal financial fines or payment blocks, and other routine citations remain mostly limited to standard medication error thresholds, resident notice paperwork, and minor food service items that the operator fixed within standard compliance windows.

Prospective representatives looking into a comprehensive continuing care community can review these state health profiles to review the building’s operational baseline. Since the public data records a flexible layout and heavy daily direct nursing hours alongside recent localized health correction plans, the documentation outlines a highly resourced campus built for long-term physical transitions.

Facility Direct Line (308) 321-1122 Krista.Finley@Tabitha.org

60-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities

StatusActive

CountyHall

License NumberALF428

CMS Certification Number285307

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is administered by Administrator Tonya Van Pelt.

Owner NameTabitha Grand Island, Inc

Grab Bars

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Fax(308) 675-8107

Pets not allowed

Bistro

Chapel

Fitness Studio

Wellness Classroom

Theater

Dining

Outdoor Patios

Resident Gardens

Salon

Club Lounges

Library

Walking Trails

Sunroom

Creative Studio

Outdoor Dining

4.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Grand Island's city center to Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

CMS & NE Dept. of Health data


CHI Health St. Francis	NH SNF	Grand Island (West Faidley Avenue)	36 Facility 36 NE AVG 81 Rank #205 / 228	50.0% Facility 50.0% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #157 / 183	-30%	6.87 Facility 6.87 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #1 / 128	+301%	+54%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 133	7 Facility 7 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #14 / 131	2.3 Facility 2.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #13 / 131	-	18	-	47 Facility 47 NE AVG 46 Rank #154 / 296	-	-	-	-	285081
Tiffany Square	NH SNF	Grand Island	103 Facility 103 NE AVG 81 Rank #62 / 228	74.8% Facility 74.8% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #96 / 183	+5%	4.29 Facility 4.29 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #60 / 128	-35%	-4%	$0 Facility $0 NE AVG $38.1k Rank #1 / 133	20 Facility 20 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #79 / 131	4.0 Facility 4.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #55 / 131	-	77	-	0 Facility 0 NE AVG 46 Rank #289 / 296	Richard Fruehling	$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024 NE AVG $7.6M Rank #33 / 129	$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024 NE AVG $3.5M Rank #23 / 129	54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 NE AVG 49.4% Rank #50 / 129	285087
Tabitha at Prairie Commons	NH IL MC RC SNF	Grand Island	36 Facility 36 NE AVG 81 Rank #205 / 228	65.3% Facility 65.3% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #125 / 183	-8%	5.72 Facility 5.72 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #8 / 128	+44%	+28%	$10.3k Facility $10.3k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #103 / 133	15 Facility 15 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #57 / 131	5.0 Facility 5.0 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #101 / 131	1	24	-	14 Facility 14 NE AVG 46 Rank #265 / 296	Tabitha Grand Island, Inc	-	-	-	285307
Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village	NH AL IL RC SNF	Grand Island	67 Facility 67 NE AVG 81 Rank #112 / 228	72.1% Facility 72.1% NE AVG 71.3 Rank #103 / 183	+1%	3.45 Facility 3.45 NE AVG 4.45 Rank #113 / 128	-39%	-23%	$10.0k Facility $10.0k NE AVG $38.1k Rank #101 / 133	23 Facility 23 NE AVG 18.2 Rank #93 / 131	3.3 Facility 3.3 NE AVG 4.2 Rank #37 / 131	2	48	-	2 Facility 2 NE AVG 46 Rank #285 / 296	Steven Husen	$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG $7.6M Rank #30 / 129	$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG $3.5M Rank #40 / 129	61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NE AVG 49.4% Rank #109 / 129	285285

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Nebraska resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)

General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+

General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

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

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

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

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

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

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Who is the owner of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is legally operated by Tabitha Grand Island, Inc., and administered by Administrator Tonya Van Pelt.

What is the license number of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

According to NE state health department records, Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me's license number is ALF428.

Are pets allowed at Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

No, Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Administrator Tonya Van Pelt is the administrator of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me.

How many beds does Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me have?

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me has 60 beds.

Are there photos of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Yes — there are 20 photos of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?

Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is located at 3490 Ewoldt Street, Grand Island, NE 68803.

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