The Willows Assisted Living

Overview of The Willows Assisted Living

The Willows Assisted Living is a small home at 806 S Street in Neligh, Nebraska, up in the northeast corner of the state. It has offered assisted living since 2001, and that is the one level of care it provides. There is something to be said for a place that does one thing. Families know going in what the home is built to handle.

The area scores a 62 for walkability, which lands it in moderately walkable territory. You can manage some errands on foot, and visiting relatives can get to a few nearby spots without needing to drive everywhere.

With 32 beds, The Willows stays small on purpose. Right now 25 of them are filled, so it runs at about 78% occupancy. A home this size tends to work differently than a large one. Staff learn who residents are, and the day-to-day feels closer.

Licensed nurses and CNAs handle care here, and someone is on staff every hour of the day. That around-the-clock coverage is the part families tend to care about most, because needs do not keep business hours.

Residents also see a rotating cast of visiting providers without leaving the building. A podiatrist, a dentist, an optometrist, a psychologist, and a 24/7 pharmacy are all part of the setup. Fewer outside appointments means fewer car trips and less disruption.

There is a full activities calendar, along with regular religious and church services for anyone who wants them. Scheduled transportation covers trips off-site. Inside, residents have a beauty salon and barber shop, a library, an exercise room, and a great room for gatherings with family. A security system runs in the background.

State inspection records point mainly to medication recordkeeping and to care planning and documentation. Those are paperwork and process areas, not the hands-on side of resident care.

For a family searching around Neligh, The Willows offers a small assisted living home with nursing staff on hand at all hours and a steady supply of on-site services.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #163 / 174Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 174 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #57 / 230Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 230 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
62 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #65 / 127Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 127 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 127. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
78.1% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Nebraska average: 73.4%
Occupied beds
25 / 32

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyAntelope
License NumberALF199

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Willows Assisted Living is administered by Administrator Jayne Prince.

Owner NameThe Willows, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSecurity system throughout the community

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(402) 887-5450

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Scheduled Transportation
Salon
Library
Fitness Center
Great Room For Residents & Family Members
Activities
Religious ServicesChurch services held on Sundays

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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 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.
4 deficiencies 3 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 (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (51% 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. 452 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (4 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 92% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.32.66 This facility has 51% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NE avg 2.66).↓ 51% 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. 313 This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (3 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer

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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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10
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-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
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0
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0
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0.0
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The Lexington Assisted Living
AL
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104
Facility 104
NE AVG 81
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57
Facility 57
NE AVG 47
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NE AVG 28
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88.5%
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A+Stacey GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
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1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
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1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 155
0.1
Facility 0.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #29 / 155
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 81
Rank #62 / 174
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 47
Rank #118 / 230
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 28
Rank #18 / 53
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #72 / 127
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
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1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
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1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 155
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
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Trinity Village
AL
HOS
IL
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35
Facility 35
NE AVG 81
Rank #159 / 174
Yes
49
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NE AVG 47
Rank #123 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 28
Rank #38 / 53
-A+Lyndsy EngelOmaha Ne 68154 Suite 5005
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #29 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
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NE AVG 52
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0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
The Willows Assisted Living
AL
Neligh
32
Facility 32
NE AVG 81
Rank #163 / 174
No
62
Facility 62
NE AVG 47
Rank #57 / 230
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78.1%
Facility 78.1%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #65 / 127
-Administrator Jayne PrinceThe Willows, LLC3
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #43 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
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4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #54 / 155
1.3
Facility 1.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #69 / 155

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Willows Assisted Living

Who is the owner of The Willows Assisted Living?

The Willows Assisted Living is legally operated by The Willows, LLC, and administered by Administrator Jayne Prince.

Is The Willows Assisted Living in a walkable area?

The Willows Assisted Living has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Willows Assisted Living?

According to NE state health department records, The Willows Assisted Living's license number is ALF199.

What is the occupancy rate at The Willows Assisted Living?

The Willows Assisted Living's occupancy is 78.1%.

Are pets allowed at The Willows Assisted Living?

No, The Willows Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Willows Assisted Living?

Administrator Jayne Prince is the administrator of The Willows Assisted Living.

How many beds does The Willows Assisted Living have?

The Willows Assisted Living has 32 beds.

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