nursing home in Crawford, NE

Ponderosa Villa

755 First Street, Crawford, NE 69339 · (308) 665-1224

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Ponderosa Villa at a glance

Ponderosa Villa is a 39-bed government nursing home in Crawford, Nebraska (Dawes County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Nebraska average of 2.8.

Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 14, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - City
Beds
39
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
June 1, 2003
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Dawes County
CMS Certification Number
285250

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.8 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility2.90 hrsNebraska average3.98 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)2.90 hrs3.98 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.47 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.75 hrs2.64 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.49 hrs3.48 hrs3.42 hrsWorse

Inspections

This facility4Nebraska average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)479Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)023Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3857.380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Nebraska average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)001Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$11,975$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds3976107
Average residents per day285586
Occupancy71.8%73%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5.7%Nebraska average4.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)5.7%4.5%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.5%4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)30.6%20.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)3.6%2.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.6%1.4%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)22.9%19%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)17.7%18.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)1.3%5.1%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.3%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)7.2%19.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)23.3%25.9%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.7%96.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%93%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility4.2%Nebraska average2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Nebraska and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNebraska avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)4.2%2%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.1%80.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 20 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
January 14, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2026
January 14, 2026
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2026
January 14, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2026
January 14, 2026
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2026
January 14, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2026
January 14, 2026
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 28, 2026
January 14, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 28, 2026
January 14, 2026
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2026
January 14, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2026
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 20, 2024
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 20, 2024
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 20, 2024
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 6, 2024
November 21, 2024
Fire safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Standard
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Standard
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 21, 2024
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 22, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 22, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 22, 2023
November 7, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 15, 2023
November 7, 2023
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CASCADES HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/08/2025
CITY OF CRAWFORD
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/16/1972
MADER, KRIS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
PELTON, EDWARD
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
SCHOENEMANN, RHONDA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
SUCHOR, RALENE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
VOGL, TWILA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
ZANDER, CHARLENE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
MADER, KRIS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
SCHOENEMANN, RHONDA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
SUCHOR, RALENE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
VOGL, TWILA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
CITY OF CRAWFORD
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE01/16/1972
MADER, KRIS
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
SCHOENEMANN, RHONDA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
SUCHOR, RALENE
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
VOGL, TWILA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
CASCADES HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
PELTON, EDWARD
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025
ZANDER, CHARLENE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ponderosa Villa's rating?

Ponderosa Villa has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Nebraska nursing homes is 2.8 stars.

How many inspection citations did Ponderosa Villa receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Nebraska average of 7.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Ponderosa Villa accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Ponderosa Villa?

It is government - city. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Ponderosa Villa and how do I contact it?

Ponderosa Villa is at 755 First Street, Crawford, NE 69339. Phone: (308) 665-1224.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.