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Valley Lakes
Valley Lakes, located in Valley, NE, is a senior living community by Dial Senior Living offering quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, accommodations, and amenities. Their assisted living option offers residents the same level of independence as that of their independent living option, but with additional assistance anytime they may need support for tasks or activities. Their large apartment floor plans feature big spaces to move freely and independently, recognizing the residents individuality and choice.
They also offer a rich array of amenities from restaurant style dining, catering to the residents food choices and dietary needs, transportation services for outside appointments, and housekeeping and laundry services for convenience as well as keeping the environment clean and safe for everyone. Furthermore, their full calendar of activities promote physical, emotional, and social well being, as well as opportunities to build great relationships and memories.
Community insights.
About this community
Valley Lakes is administered by Joseph Braga.
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.
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 2011 vs. Nebraska state average• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 13 | 52 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (13 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.4 | 2.66 | This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1.4 vs. NE avg 2.66).↓ 47% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 13 | 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Valley Lakes
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Valley's city center to Valley Lakes's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
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.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Aksarben Village Senior Living Community | AL IL MC | Omaha (South Central Omaha) | 105
Facility
105
NE AVG
81
Rank
#57 / 225 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
NE AVG
47
Rank
#149 / 285 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
29
Rank
#54 / 58 | - | A+ | Colleen Jones | Mid O, LP | 7 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| The Lexington Assisted Living | AL | Lincoln | 104
Facility
104
NE AVG
81
Rank
#59 / 225 | No |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
47
Rank
#98 / 285 | - | 26
Facility
26
NE AVG
29
Rank
#33 / 58 |
88.5%
Facility
88.5%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#35 / 177 | A+ | Stacey Greenfield | The Lincoln Alf, Ltd | 7 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
7
Rank
#43 / 155 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 155 | 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
#82 / 225 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
NE AVG
47
Rank
#139 / 285 | Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed | 35
Facility
35
NE AVG
29
Rank
#20 / 58 |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#98 / 177 | - | Verlynn Winnicki | Snh Neb Tenant LLC | 6 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
7
Rank
#63 / 155 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
15
Rank
#29 / 155 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
52
Rank
#29 / 155 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#32 / 155 |
| Valley Lakes | AL | Valley | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
81
Rank
#121 / 225 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
NE AVG
47
Rank
#248 / 285 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#41 / 177 | - | Joseph Braga | - | 9 | 5
Facility
5
NE AVG
7
Rank
#78 / 155 | 3
Facility
3
NE AVG
15
Rank
#64 / 155 | 13
Facility
13
NE AVG
52
Rank
#72 / 155 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#71 / 155 |
| Trinity Village | AL HOS IL | Papillion | 35
Facility
35
NE AVG
81
Rank
#207 / 225 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NE AVG
47
Rank
#145 / 285 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
29
Rank
#42 / 58 | - | A+ | Lyndsy Engel | Omaha Ne 68154 Suite 500 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
7
Rank
#29 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 155 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Lakes
Is Valley Lakes in a walkable area?
Valley Lakes has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Valley Lakes?
According to NE state health department records, Valley Lakes's license number is ALF288.
What is the occupancy rate at Valley Lakes?
Valley Lakes's occupancy is 88%.
Are pets allowed at Valley Lakes?
Yes, Valley Lakes allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Valley Lakes?
Joseph Braga is the administrator of Valley Lakes.
How many beds does Valley Lakes have?
Valley Lakes has 64 beds.
Has Valley Lakes had any deficiencies?
Valley Lakes has had 13 reported deficiencies since 2011 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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