The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center
Norfolk, NE · Medicare-certified · 83 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food handling, antibiotic-use monitoring, and resident/family group rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.568 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.568.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.79
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.44
- Nurse aides
- 2.33
- Weekend nursing
- 2.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 67%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19%11.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%2.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.4%25.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—34.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.3%17.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
47.6%24.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.1%21.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.3%73.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%35.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 54.5 residents on an average day (66% of 83 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.