Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Grand Island, NE
Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Grand Island, NE
Overview of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me
Tabitha at Prairie Commons is a 60-bed senior living campus that provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The property is designed around a multi-level campus model, allowing residents to transition between different types of assistance under the same management as their physical needs change. Located a few miles from the city center, the community features broad on-site layouts that include a bistro, fitness studio, chapel, library, theater, and outdoor walking trails, all supported by 24-hour staffing, therapeutic recreation, and short-term respite care.
State files reveal a highly structured clinical environment, supported by strong daily nursing numbers, though recent reviews have noted a few specific quality improvements. Direct daily care hours trend well ahead of Nebraska baselines, with total nursing time averaging five hours and 15 minutes per resident to outpace the state norm by nearly 30%.
On the oversight side, the facility compiled 15 total deficiencies over a multi-year tracking period, which runs slightly under the state baseline. Its May 2025 health inspection flagged a mix of moderate issues alongside one critical quality-of-care citation involving basic life support protocol timing, which the team quickly resolved. The property holds zero history of federal financial fines or payment blocks, and other routine citations remain mostly limited to standard medication error thresholds, resident notice paperwork, and minor food service items that the operator fixed within standard compliance windows.
Prospective representatives looking into a comprehensive continuing care community can review these state health profiles to review the building’s operational baseline. Since the public data records a flexible layout and heavy daily direct nursing hours alongside recent localized health correction plans, the documentation outlines a highly resourced campus built for long-term physical transitions.
60-bed community Rank #130 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyHall
License NumberALF428
CMS Certification Number285307
Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is administered by Administrator Tonya Van Pelt.
Owner NameTabitha Grand Island, Inc
Grab Bars
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Fax(308) 675-8107
Pets not allowed
Bistro
Chapel
Fitness Center
Wellness Center
Movie Theater
Dining
Patio
Garden
Salon
Clubs
Library
Walking Paths
Sun Room
Creative Studio
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4.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| CHI Health St. Francis | NH SNF | Grand Island | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
81
Rank
#202 / 225 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#156 / 177 | -32% | - | +301% | - | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 7
Facility
7
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#14 / 122 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#13 / 122 | - | 18 | - |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
47
Rank
#152 / 285 | - | - | - | - | 285081 | ||||
| Tiffany Square | NH SNF | Grand Island | 103
Facility
103
NE AVG
81
Rank
#61 / 225 |
84.1%
Facility
84.1%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#56 / 177 | +15% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#71 / 119 | -35% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#77 / 122 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#53 / 122 | - | 87 | - | - | Richard Fruehling | $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#23 / 113 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#24 / 113 | 54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
54.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#88 / 113 | 285087 | ||||
| Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village | NH AL IL RC SNF | Grand Island | 67
Facility
67
NE AVG
81
Rank
#111 / 225 |
83.0%
Facility
83.0%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#64 / 177 | +13% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#88 / 119 | -39% | -16% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#97 / 124 | 23
Facility
23
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#89 / 122 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#36 / 122 | 2 | 56 | - |
2
Facility
2
NE AVG
47
Rank
#284 / 285 | Steven Husen | $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#43 / 113 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#41 / 113 | 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#58 / 113 | 285285 | ||||
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview | NH AL MC SNF | Grand Island | 95
Facility
95
NE AVG
81
Rank
#68 / 225 |
57.9%
Facility
57.9%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#140 / 177 | -21% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#110 / 119 | -39% | -26% | $20.7k
Facility
$20.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#104 / 124 | 25
Facility
25
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#95 / 122 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#109 / 122 | - | 55 | - | - | Grand Island Lakeview Operations LLC | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#32 / 113 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#46 / 113 | 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#96 / 113 | 285106 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me
Who is the owner of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?
Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is legally operated by Tabitha Grand Island, Inc., and administered by Administrator Tonya Van Pelt.
What is the license number of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?
According to NE state health department records, Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me's license number is ALF428.
Are pets allowed at Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?
No, Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?
Administrator Tonya Van Pelt is the administrator of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me.
How many beds does Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me have?
Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?
Yes — there are 17 photos of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me?
Tabitha at Prairie Commons Assisted Living and Me is located at 3490 Ewoldt Street, Grand Island, NE 68803.
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