Valley Lakes

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 64 Rank #121 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 225 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 Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #248 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 248th out of 285 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.
18 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #41 / 177Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 177 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 177. 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.
88% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
56 / 64

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyDouglas
License NumberALF288

Ownership & Operating Entity

Valley Lakes is administered by Joseph Braga.

Contact Information

Fax(402) 359-4600

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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 13 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 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 (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% 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. 1352 This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (13 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 75% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.42.66 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 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 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info 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.
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.
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 JonesMid O, LP7
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 GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
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 WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
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 EngelOmaha Ne 68154 Suite 5005
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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