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Assisted Living Home

The Palm at Regency Square

Assisted Living Home

The Palm at Regency Square

3501 DAKOTA AVENUE, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE 68776 View map
Overview of The Palm at Regency Square
The Palm at Regency Square is a senior living facility located in South Sioux City, NE. It offers assisted living services to support residents in their daily activities while promoting independence. The facility is part of Avid Healthcare Group, which is committed to providing quality care.
(402) 494-1136

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info 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.
2/5
Nebraska average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 53m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the Nebraska average.

Nebraska average: 4h 19m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 38

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Nebraska
Occupancy rate 121.1%
Residents per day (avg) 42
Occupancy rate
121.1%
Residents per day (avg)
42

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$2.8M
Operating loss
-$231.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$2,813,542.00
Operating loss
$-231,524.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.2M
44.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
Total costs $3.0M
Bed community size
38-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
121%
In line with Nebraska average
Occupied beds
46 / 38
Average residents 54 per day

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living Facilities
Status Active
County: DAKOTA

Additional licensing details

License number: ALF438
CMS Certification Number: 285076

Ownership & operating entity

The Palm at Regency Square is administrated by MATTHEW GIESELMAN, ADMINISTRATOR.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mikel Ardley

Contact Information

Fax: (402) 494-1239

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living
Contact The Palm at Regency Square

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.

22 visits/inspections

10 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

2 routine inspections

Results

11 with issues

11 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:February 19, 2025

77 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

State average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 33

State average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4.12

State average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
400% worse than State average

State average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

1 critical citation More info State average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.5

32 moderate citations More info State average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 23, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

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The Palm at Regency Square
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SOUTH SIOUX CITY
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 77
Employees 57
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.75:1
19% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average ratio: 2.15:1

Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 8.2 hours
5% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 18,577
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

22%

4,095 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant2313367,31591100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse73103,57991100%9.4
Registered Nurse6281,7498998%8.4
Medication Aide/Technician5161,6229099%8
Dietitian1015266470%8.2
Physical Therapist1015116066%8.5
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Administrator1014806066%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014716369%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant3034616875%6.1
Speech Language Pathologist4044606875%5
Mental Health Service Worker1013964954%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1123136673%4.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021974448%4.2
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 99%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Physical Therapist
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 69%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 54%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 48%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
44 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (11.4%)
Medicaid
31 residents (70.5%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (18.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 17.6
56% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 31.9
37% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.0%
16% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 46.0%
108% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.8%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.7%
49% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
39% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.6%
58% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.1%
59% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.8%
45% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.7%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.6%
11% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.8%
17% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $34K
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of fines 1
31% fewer fines than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $34K
Nebraska average $33K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 1, 2023
$34K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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