Ponderosa Villa
755 First Street, Crawford, NE 69339
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Ponderosa Villa Compares
Ponderosa Villa is a 35-bed government-owned nursing facility in Crawford, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 35 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.4% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 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 2 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 25.4% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ponderosa Villa keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Ponderosa Villa's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 35 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
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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