Ponderosa Villa
755 First Street, Crawford, NE 69339
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Ponderosa Villa Compares
Ponderosa Villa is a 39-bed government-owned nursing facility in Crawford, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.8 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.6%) is above the Nebraska average of 20.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 39 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.7% (48% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.5% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 180 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ponderosa Villa
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ponderosa Villa with other nursing homes in Crawford.
How is Ponderosa Villa addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Ponderosa Villa doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.6% here versus 20.7% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ponderosa Villa doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 4.5% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ponderosa Villa?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ponderosa Villa?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Crawford
Crawford sits in Dawes County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,587 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 34.3 years
- Median household income
- $49,379
- Median home value
- $125,200
Demographics for Dawes County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Crawford.
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