St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the facility's care and management. They rank #131 out of 177 nursing homes in Nebraska, placing them in the bottom half of facilities in the state, and #17 out of 23 in Douglas County, meaning only a few local options are worse. While the facility has been improving in terms of issues reported, going from 9 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025, they still face serious challenges. Staffing is a relative strength with a 4/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 35%, significantly lower than the state average, but there is less RN coverage than 97% of facilities, which raises concerns about the quality of care. Notably, there have been alarming incidents, including a critical finding of failing to protect residents from sexual abuse and serious issues regarding safe transfers, which highlight the need for families to carefully consider this facility for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Nebraska
- #131/177
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 35% turnover. Near Nebraska's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $36,170 in fines. Lower than most Nebraska facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Nebraska. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (35%)
13 points below Nebraska average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Nebraska average (2.9)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
11pts below Nebraska avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility staff failed to ensu...
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Aug 2024
9 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSE REFERENCE NUMBER NAC 12.006.09(I)
Based on record review and interview; the facility staff failed to transfer 1 (Residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12.006.05(S)
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure privacy for 1 (Resident 95) of 1 residents reviewed by posting informa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.09(H)(iii)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09(H)(iv)(2)
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to evaluate and implement a toileting program for 1 resident (Resident 1) of 2 resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to have an indication for...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0887
(Tag F0887)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent potential COVID-19 infection as evidenced by the failure to offer, provide education, ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.12(D)(i)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to secure medications in 2 unlocked medication carts . This had the pot...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow the menu to meet the nutritional needs of residents that received pureed me...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.18 AND 12-006.19(C)(i)
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facilit...
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Jul 2023
6 deficiencies
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.02(8)
Based on interviews, record review, and facility document and policy review, the...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09C
Based on interviews, record review, and facility document and policy review, the f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09D1C
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to provide services to residents who...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.10D
Based on observations, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5%. Durin...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.10D
Based on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident who received insulin was free f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0839
(Tag F0839)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.04A1
Based on interviews, record review, and facility document review, it was determin...
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Jun 2022
5 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D4
Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure ...
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SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09D8b
Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility staff failed to provide assistance with eating for 1 (Resident 50) of 5 sampled resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference 175 NAC 12-006.09B1(2)
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a Significan...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006-18
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the cleanliness a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17B
Based on observation, interview and record review; the facility failed to complete...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 35% turnover. Below Nebraska's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 1 life-threatening violation(s), 3 harm violation(s), $36,170 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 21 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $36,170 in fines. Higher than 94% of Nebraska facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (18/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Nebraska, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 35%, compared to the Nebraska average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 3 that caused actual resident harm, and 17 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center?
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by DELMAR GARDENS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 184 certified beds and approximately 152 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Omaha, Nebraska.
How Does St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center Compare to Other Nebraska Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Nebraska, St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (35%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations.
Is St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Nebraska. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center Stick Around?
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center has a staff turnover rate of 35%, which is about average for Nebraska nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center Ever Fined?
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center has been fined $36,170 across 2 penalty actions. The Nebraska average is $33,441. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.