Ponderosa Villa
Crawford, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285250) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 665-1224 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ponderosa Villa has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Ponderosa Villa reports total nurse staffing of about 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
Ponderosa Villa has no federal fines on record and zero dollars in fines, with no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Ponderosa Villa is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 39 beds, with an average of 28.0 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ponderosa Villa has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. These four ratings together make up CMS's overall assessment methodology, with each measuring a different dimension of care.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Ponderosa Villa (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. There is no indication in this data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, nor is there a Special Focus Facility designation listed for Ponderosa Villa. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ponderosa Villa has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Ponderosa Villa is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ponderosa Villa is certified for 39 beds and has an average daily population of 28.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Ponderosa Villa is owned by a city government entity, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ponderosa Villa has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars here), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 3086651224 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3086651224 to arrange a visit and confirm details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record for Ponderosa Villa at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285250?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.