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Crowell Memorial Home

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

245 South 22nd Street, Blair, NE 6800874 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 46 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 5)

Bottom 25% in NE · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The direct care staff at Crowell Memorial Home are highly regarded for their compassion and professionalism, making them a strong asset for daily resident care. However, families should be cautious regarding administrative and billing processes; ensure you have clear, written communication regarding care plans and financial responsibilities before signing any admissions paperwork.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

46 reviews on Google
Crowell Memorial Home receives high praise for its direct care staff, who are frequently described as compassionate, friendly, and attentive to residents' needs. However, families have reported significant concerns regarding administrative transparency, billing practices, and a lack of consistent communication regarding changes in care plans. While many visitors find the environment clean and welcoming, some suggest that weekend programming and engagement activities could be improved to better support resident well-being.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff8.0Clean9.0Activities4.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and friendly nursing/floor staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Helpful social work services
  • Positive, welcoming atmosphere

Concerns

  • Lack of transparency in care plan changes and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Administrative and billing disputes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of weekend activities/boredom for residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'17(3)'19(10)'21(4)'23(7)'25(3)'26(1)

Distribution · 49 analyzed

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6
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5
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2
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the CMS health inspection rating is lower than the staffing rating; what specific steps is the facility taking to address those recent health inspection findings?
  • 2We understand that communication is vital; could you walk us through the process for how families are notified when there is a change in a resident's care plan or health status?
  • 3Since we want to ensure our loved one stays engaged, what does the weekend activity schedule look like, and how do you keep residents active during those times?
  • 4We saw that you respond to some feedback online; how do you typically handle concerns or questions from families regarding billing or administrative matters once a resident is moved in?
  • 5Given the recent state violations, what internal quality improvement programs are currently in place to ensure consistent care standards?
  • 6How does your nursing team coordinate with outside medical providers to ensure seamless care during a medical emergency or an urgent health situation?

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Key Review Excerpts

One care giver in particular named LaLa always shows a tremendous about of compassion and patience. She is a really good person and is very professional. She makes my mom’s day every morning, I really appreciate all her hard work and care she gives to the residence.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

Social worker Robin is caring, helpful and goes above and beyond in helping out resident's and their family. Even with difficult patients, she breaks the "ice" and supports them "where they are".

Family member · 2023★★★★★

The floor staff I interacted with were great. However, the care plan that was in place was nothing I thought it was. Changes made were never discussed with me, nor the home facility.

Family member · 2021☆☆☆☆
Source: 46 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.50hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.04hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility66.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.5%
US
93.4%
NE
92.9%
Washington
95.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.5%
US
15.5%
NE
20.8%
Washington
16.7%
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Residents who were physically restrained

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.8%
US
0.1%
NE
0.3%
Washington
0.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.6%
Better than Avg
Here
12.6%
US
19.4%
NE
26.3%
Washington
20.1%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.4%
US
19.5%
NE
19.3%
Washington
19.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%
Washington
7.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.4%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
Washington
83.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Washington
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (6.7)
17 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple reports leading to repeated concerns about medication management, infection control, and safety issues. The facility shows persistent problems with care planning and accident prevention that continue appearing across recent surveys. Most issues are marked for correction, but the pattern of recurring deficiencies in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate thoroughly during visits.

Feb 18, 2026Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Sep 25, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 7, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jun 12, 2025Routine
5
0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jun 12, 2025Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Apr 17, 2025Complaint
3
0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Feb 18, 2026

6-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Crowell Memorial Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Rolland, JaclynW-2 Managing EmployeeBenner, StacyOfficer / DirectorRolland, JaclynOfficer / DirectorAnderson, DougOfficer / DirectorRolland, JaclynOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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