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Prairie Village Retirement Center
Prairie Village Retirement Center, situated in Columbus, Nebraska, stands out as a not-for-profit retirement community, ensuring genuine and reliable services. Emphasizing the values of freedom and independence without compromising on security and support, Prairie Village has well-trained staff dedicated to providing top-notch assisted living and independent living options. Their thoughtfully designed apartments prioritize comfort and character, with a range of studio or one-bedroom units and beautiful outdoor spaces that residents can enjoy.
The community is equipped with essential features such as an emergency call system and medication administration, ensuring residents’ safety and well-being. Each apartment is designed for a laid-back lifestyle, featuring amenities like carpet and vinyl flooring, individual control for heating and air conditioning, smoke alarms, and more. Prairie Village Retirement Center is not just a place to live; it’s a haven where residents can embrace a relaxed and fulfilling life in a community that prioritizes their needs and preferences.
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Pricing & Financial Information
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Prairie Village Retirement Center is administered by Dawn Pavel.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 7 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2014 vs. Nebraska state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 52.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 15.0 | This facility has had 53% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (7 vs. NE avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 53% fewer |
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1.9 miles from city center
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Prairie Village Retirement Center | AL IL | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
NE AVG
75
Rank
#74 / 137 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
NE AVG
46
Rank
#100 / 171 | Private Rooms | - | - | Dawn Pavel | - | 7 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 126 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
4.9
Rank
#1 / 126 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 126 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 126 |
| Cottonwood Senior Living | AL | Columbus | 47
Facility
47
NE AVG
75
Rank
#101 / 137 | No |
39
Facility
39
NE AVG
46
Rank
#108 / 171 | Studio / 1 Bed | 32
Facility
32
NE AVG
25
Rank
#11 / 37 |
76.6%
Facility
76.6%
NE AVG
73.8%
Rank
#57 / 105 | Angela Lurth | Columbus Al, LLC | 8 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
7
Rank
#80 / 126 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
4.9
Rank
#47 / 126 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
52
Rank
#51 / 126 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NE AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 126 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NE assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska
Prairie Village Retirement Center is located in Columbus, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.




