Nursing homes › Nebraska › St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation and Care Center
401 North 18Th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701 · 4026447375 · 83 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.44 (Nebraska median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.67. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 65%.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-03-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | complaint | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2024-12-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2023-11-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
| 2023-11-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-05 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY HEALTHCARE LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| HELENTHAL, TARA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| JORGENSEN, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| SATO, AMI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| MILLER, BLAKE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| RECOB, SAMUEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 285160. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.