Norfolk, NE

St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

401 North 18thStreet, Norfolk, NE

(402) 644-7375

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

83

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-04-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.66

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.59

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.18

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.9
1.8
1.1 pts worse
1.9
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
2.0
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.9%
92.8%
0.9 pts worse
93.4%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
4.5%
0.5 pts better
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.3%
4.4%
9.9 pts worse
11.4%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.8%
5.3%
3.5 pts worse
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.9%
19.5%
1.4 pts worse
19.6%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.1%
21.6%
0.5 pts worse
16.7%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 36.7%
20.4%
16.3 pts worse
16.3%
20.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.6%
19.9%
4.7 pts worse
14.9%
9.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
2.9%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 39.4%
26.6%
12.8 pts worse
19.8%
19.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
4.3%
2.1 pts worse
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.2%
80.5%
3.7 pts better
81.7%
2.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 21.9%
11.6%
10.3 pts worse
12.0%
9.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.4%
2.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.4%
75.9%
16.5 pts better
79.7%
12.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.1%
20.9%
0.8 pts better
23.9%
3.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-17 · Fire 2024-12-17

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-28 · Fire 2023-11-28

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-27 · Fire 2022-10-27

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-11-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-01-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-27

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2024-07-22
Miller, Blake

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-01
Recob, Samuel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-10-01

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