Omaha Senior AdvisorSt Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 825 Dorcas St in Omaha, NE 68108. Medicare first certified it in 1982, 44 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Nebraska average is falls with major injury; its weakest is medication issues addressed on time.
What is St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice's Medicare record?
| Agency | St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 Dorcas St, Omaha, NE 68108 |
| Phone | (402) 926-4444 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 287028 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/20/1982 |
How does St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice. It is better than the Nebraska average on 2 and worse on 8.
| Measure | St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 67.5% | 98.3% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 76.3% | 88.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 87.5% | 90.5% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 68.6% | 90.2% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 79.3% | 89.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 61.5% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 48.8% | 96.1% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 38.7% | 72.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 50% | 76.2% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: falls with major injury and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Where it trails: medication issues addressed on time, flu shot status checked and started care on time.
What do patients say about St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice?
88% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice, based on 4 completed surveys. The Nebraska average is 81%.
| Survey question | St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 100% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 87% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 60% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 70% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 88% | 81% | 79% | Better |
Do St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 90.7% |
Which home health services does St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice provide, and which does it not?
St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice serve?
St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice tells Medicare it serves 40 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties, out of 44 in total.
- 68005
- 68007
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68046
- 68048
- 68059
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68157
- 68164
- 68409
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice followed up with the doctor on time in 48.8% of cases (Nebraska average 96.1%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice started care on time for 67.5% of patients, against a Nebraska average of 98.3%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask what 'done' looks like
50% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Nebraska average 76.2%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve Omaha, NE?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Omaha.
- Amedisys Home Health of the Midlands — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Home Health of Nebraska — 4 of 5 stars
- Aveanna Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Chi Health at Home - Omaha — 4 of 5 stars
- Freedom in Home Services, LLC — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 287028 and has been since 1982. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Nebraska average is 3.5.
Does St Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
