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The Palm at Regency Square

3501 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Score: 29 / 100

The Palm At Regency Square has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 29/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Nebraska. Families considering this South Sioux City facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at The Palm At Regency Square is near the national average, with 3.71 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 33 deficiencies at The Palm At Regency Square, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.11 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.67 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Sep 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Aug 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 32.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $33,784

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 29 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
72
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6