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Ponderosa Villa

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

755 First Street, Crawford, NE 6933935 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 10 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Ponderosa Villa is noted for its effective transitional care and generally caring nursing staff, making it a potential option for short-term recovery. However, families should be aware of reported issues regarding administrative professionalism and should ensure clear documentation of personal belongings upon admission.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

10 reviews on Google
Ponderosa Villa receives praise for its transitional care and friendly nursing staff, particularly from recent visitors. However, families have reported significant concerns regarding administrative professionalism and the handling of personal belongings after a resident's passing.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective transitional care
  • Friendly and caring nursing staff
  • Responsive to family concerns

Concerns

  • Unprofessional or disrespectful administrative conduct (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02016(2)4.02017(2)1.02020(2)4.02021(2)1.02024(2)5.02025(2)5.02026(4)

Distribution · 16 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With a capacity of 35 residents, how does the team ensure that each individual receives personalized attention and consistent care throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed the facility has had a few recent state violations; could you walk me through the steps you have taken to address those findings and prevent similar issues moving forward?
  • 3We’ve heard wonderful things about your nursing staff’s warmth and responsiveness, but could you tell us more about how the administrative team coordinates with families to ensure clear and professional communication?
  • 4Given the current staffing ratings, what is your approach to maintaining consistent care levels during shift changes and weekends?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another in such a close-knit community?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating with family members?

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Key Review Excerpts

Great place for transitional care from hospital to home. Friendly staff and administration, responsive to concerns, and good to work with.

Transitional care family member · 2025★★★★★

I think the majority of the staff were very good and caring people my issue is with administration the young lady running the show has a very disrespectful attitude

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 10 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
77%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.12hrs
76%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%

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

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
19.5%
NE
19.3%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.4%
US
15.5%
NE
20.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
NE
92.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.8%
US
14.4%
NE
19.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.1%
US
19.4%
NE
26.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Better than Avg
Here
98.1%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.8%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Near state avg (6.7)

Ponderosa Villa has 33 deficiencies across three surveys with recurring issues in emergency preparedness, fire safety systems, and staff training that persist across multiple inspections. The facility struggles with maintaining proper safety protocols, including fire drills and electrical equipment maintenance, while also having problems with care planning and nursing aide supervision. Though deficiencies are being corrected, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration.

Jan 14, 2026Routine
9
0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Nov 21, 2024Routine
13
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0947Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0013Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0568Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Nov 7, 2023Routine
11
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0036Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ponderosa Villa

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

City of Crawford

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Mader, KrisManaging Control - Governing BodySchoenemann, RhondaManaging Control - Governing BodySuchor, RaleneManaging Control - Governing BodyVogl, TwilaManaging Control - Governing BodyMader, KrisOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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