St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center
Norfolk, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285160) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 644-7375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.0%, according to CMS.
St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, first approved in 1995. It is certified for 83 beds, with an average of 63 residents. The facility operates under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center holds an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.44 per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.0%, a high figure relative to typical benchmarks.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record — that is, no federal fines on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the facility's full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically; data here reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare snapshot provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 star out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
St. Joseph'S Rehabilitation And Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.44 per resident per day, with 0.67 RN hours per resident per day; nursing staff turnover is 65.0%, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 83 beds and has an average of 63 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities nationwide averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the health inspection rating is 1 star, staffing is 2 stars, and quality measures are 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4026447375 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at 4026447375 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285160?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.