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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Ponderosa Villa is a compassionate nursing home in Crawford, NE, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. As a city-owned community, this nursing home strives to accommodate up to 35 older adults with its home-like environment. Therapy services, trusted healthcare professionals, and recreational activities are also available for a hassle-free living. The community also focuses on older adults’ wellness, providing personalized care plans.
Fun social events, recreational activities, and engaging programs allow residents to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. With a variety of well-balanced meals, residents experience satisfactory dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents will surely thrive in their golden years with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 36m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 48m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 16m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 18m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 30m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%Ponderosa Villa is legally operated by City Of Crawford, and administrated by Charlene Zander.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 63 | 52 | This facility has 21% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (63 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 21% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2010.
| 3.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 18% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (3.9 vs. NE avg 3.3).↑ 18% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection-related documents from April 10, 2025, indicate that Ponderosa Villa met all statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a skilled nursing facility with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspection reports show a history of various deficiencies primarily related to resident care, medication management, infection control, and safety issues, including failure to protect residents from abuse in one substantiated complaint investigation in 2018. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for the 2018 case involving recurrent resident-to-resident sexual abuse, which resulted in cited deficiencies. Enforcement actions included a 90-day probation in 2015 due to failure to prevent falls leading to injury, but no fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections and renewal applications indicating compliance with regulatory requirements.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
20% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.4
13% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.9%
34% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
14% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.0%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.0%
12% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
23% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.6%
114% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.4%
35% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.7%
50% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.4%
13% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
6% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.68
62% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.80
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.09
44% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.95
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.1%
14% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
24Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Ponderosa Villa based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #117 / 120Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 120 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Crawford's city center to Ponderosa Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Ponderosa Villa is in the Crawford neighborhood of Crawford.
The legal owner and operator of Ponderosa Villa is City Of Crawford.
Ponderosa Villa has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NE state health department records, Ponderosa Villa's license number is ALF135.
Ponderosa Villa's occupancy is 77%.
Charlene Zander is the administrator of Ponderosa Villa.
Ponderosa Villa has 35 beds.
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