St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.
St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.

Overview of St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living offers assisted living in Omaha’s Dahlman neighborhood. Residents live in apartments while receiving help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose savings may not cover a long stay because Medicaid is accepted.

There are 110 beds, and Sherry Butler serves as the administrator. Restaurant-style meals give residents a dining setting for their meals, while transportation to medical appointments supports attendance without requiring separate travel arrangements. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so a resident who no longer drives can complete some errands on foot.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 110 Rank #26 / 137Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 137 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #30 / 170Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 30th out of 170 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
63 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #29 / 104Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 29th out of 104 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 104. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
85.5% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 94 residents and 110 beds. Source: state inspection report (Sep 2016)

Higher than the Nebraska average: 73.7%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyDouglas
License NumberALF162

Ownership & Operating Entity

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living is administered by Sherry Butler.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesProtected by fire sprinkler system and smoke alarms.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
TransportationListed as: Transportation to medical appointments

Contact Information

Fax(402) 952-5117

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Emergency Call System
Fitness And Recreation
Specific ProgramsResident Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Sizes
407 sq. ft 474 sq. ft 502 - 947 sq. ft
Room Types
1 Bed

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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 2010 · 16 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
19 deficiencies 9 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 2010 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% 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. 1952.0 This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (19 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.12.7 This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (2.1 vs. NE avg 2.7).↓ 22% 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. 913.0 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (9 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer

Managed by Sherry Butler

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Omaha's city center to St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.38 miles to nearest hospital (Omaha VA Medical 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living
AL
Omaha (Dahlman)
110
Facility 110
NE AVG 74
Rank #26 / 137
No
63
Facility 63
NE AVG 45
Rank #30 / 170
1 Bed-
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #29 / 104
-Sherry Butler-9
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #59 / 127
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 15
Rank #76 / 127
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 52
Rank #75 / 127
2.1
Facility 2.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #74 / 127
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 74
Rank #28 / 137
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 45
Rank #85 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 25
Rank #33 / 37
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 127
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 127
The Brant at Gretna
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (Millard)
86
Facility 86
NE AVG 74
Rank #38 / 137
Yes
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 45
Rank #60 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A+Katie NicodemusThe Brant, LLC1
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 127
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 127
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 127
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 74
Rank #43 / 137
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 45
Rank #77 / 170
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 25
Rank #9 / 37
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #58 / 104
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #59 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #27 / 127
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #27 / 127
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #30 / 127
Remington Heights Retirement
AL
IL
Omaha (West Omaha)
79
Facility 79
NE AVG 74
Rank #47 / 137
Yes
45
Facility 45
NE AVG 45
Rank #94 / 170
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
NE AVG 25
Rank #20 / 37
36.7%
Facility 36.7%
NE AVG 73.7%
Rank #101 / 104
A+Heather Holmes-7
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #51 / 127
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #47 / 127
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 52
Rank #57 / 127
0.7
Facility 0.7
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #56 / 127

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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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
NE

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.
NE

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).
NE

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).
NE

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).
NE

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
NE

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living

What neighborhood is St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living in?

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living is in the Dahlman neighborhood of Omaha.

Is St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living in a walkable area?

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living?

According to NE state health department records, St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living's license number is ALF162.

What is the occupancy rate at St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living?

St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living's occupancy is 85.5%.

Does St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living?

No, St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living?

The team at St. Joseph Tower Assisted Living can be reached at sherry@stjosephtower.com.

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