Humboldt, NE

Colonial Acres of Humboldt

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1043 10th Street, Humboldt, NE

(402) 862-3123

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

49

Certified beds

Average residents

35

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2002-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.53

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.03

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.51

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.56

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

40%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
1.8
0.7 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
2.0
0.7 pts better
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.7%
92.8%
0.1 pts worse
93.4%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
96.1%
0.9 pts better
95.5%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
4.5%
2.1 pts better
3.3%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.3%
4.4%
1.9 pts worse
11.4%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.6%
5.3%
1.7 pts better
5.4%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.6%
19.5%
0.1 pts worse
19.6%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.2%
21.6%
4.4 pts better
16.7%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.8%
0.3%
0.5 pts worse
0.1%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.6%
20.4%
5.2 pts worse
16.3%
9.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 37.3%
19.9%
17.4 pts worse
14.9%
22.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.3%
1.6%
1.7 pts worse
1.0%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
2.9%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.8%
26.6%
2.2 pts worse
19.8%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
4.3%
0.4 pts better
5.1%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.9%
80.5%
1.6 pts worse
81.7%
2.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 9.3%
2.4%
6.9 pts worse
1.6%
7.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.0%
75.9%
5.9 pts worse
79.7%
9.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-16 · Fire 2023-11-16

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-17 · Fire 2022-11-17

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K900 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

Corrected 2024-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-12-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-12-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-01-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2022-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2022-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2022-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2023-12-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-12-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2022-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-12-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2022-12-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Niss, Kent

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-04-01
Packett, Elizabeth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-11-01
Rural Health Development Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 1997-09-24

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