St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center
401 North 18th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701
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How St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center Compares
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Norfolk, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (5.1%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Norfolk, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center with other nursing homes in Norfolk.
How is St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center addressing its health inspections 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 practices help St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.1% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.1% here versus 4.2% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 83 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 St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center lag behind other Norfolk options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Norfolk
Norfolk sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,489 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $52,334
- Median home value
- $155,200
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Norfolk.
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