Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living

Overview of Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living is a 69-bed community in Cozad, a small town in south-central Nebraska, at 2300 Avenue O. It handles two kinds of care under one roof: assisted living and memory care. Each has its own activity schedule, and residents share a planned weekly meal menu.

The community is running well below its licensed size right now. For a family, that is worth knowing. It usually means you can tour without a waitlist, move in on your own timeline, and expect staff who are not stretched across a full house. Fewer residents per caregiver tends to show up in small, daily ways.

Cozad is a small town, and the setting reflects that. The area scores a 60 for walkability, so some errands are doable on foot. Most trips still call for a car. That is normal for a town this size, and families weighing the location should picture it that way rather than as a walkable city block.

The two care tracks are kept separate on purpose. Memory care residents follow a schedule shaped around memory loss. Assisted living residents have a different one. The weekly menu means dining is planned ahead, not thrown together day to day. State inspections here have focused on medication handling and on how the building manages its physical environment and any hazardous materials.

If you are looking at combined assisted living and memory care in a small Nebraska town, Meadowlark Pointe is a practical option, and the open availability makes it an easy one to go see in person.

Bed community size
69-bed community Rank #108 / 226Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 226 homes in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #80 / 287Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 287 homes in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
39%
Rank #170 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 182 homes in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
27 / 69
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyDawson
License NumberALF309

Ownership & Operating Entity

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living is administered by Administrator Amber Cochrane.

Contact Information

Fax(308) 784-4115

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMemory Care Activities, Assisted Living Activities, Weekly Meal Menu

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 11 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (79% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (55% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1152 This facility has 79% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (11 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 79% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.84 This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NE avg 4).↓ 55% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 613 This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (6 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cozad's city center to Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living
AL
O Cozad
69
Facility 69
NE AVG 82
Rank #108 / 226
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60
Facility 60
NE AVG 47
Rank #80 / 287
39.1% Administrator Amber Cochrane6
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Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #29 / 155
2
Facility 2
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Facility 11
NE AVG 52
Rank #69 / 155
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NE AVG 4.0
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HOS
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Facility 54
NE AVG 82
Rank #148 / 226
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Facility 66
NE AVG 47
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0Administrator Samuel Prokopec3
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Facility 0
NE AVG 7
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1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #41 / 155
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Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #58 / 155
Brookestone Gardens
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Kearney
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 82
Rank #148 / 226
No
89
Facility 89
NE AVG 47
Rank #1 / 287
0Administrator Andrew Wismer8
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #60 / 155
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Facility 0.6
NE AVG 4.0
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Community Pride Care Center
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HOS
NH
RC
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50
Facility 50
NE AVG 82
Rank #154 / 226
No
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 47
Rank #210 / 287
82.0% Administrator Shelley Mcintosh15
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 15
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Facility 52
NE AVG 52
Rank #90 / 155
3.5
Facility 3.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #99 / 155
Tabitha Residence – Cove House
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lincoln (Williamsburg Park Apartments)-No
61
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NE AVG 47
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living

Is Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living?

According to NE state health department records, Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living's license number is ALF309.

What is the occupancy rate at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living?

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living's occupancy is 39%.

Are pets allowed at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living?

No, Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living?

Administrator Amber Cochrane is the administrator of Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living.

How many beds does Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living have?

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living has 69 beds.

Has Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living has had 11 reported deficiencies since 2011 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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