Alliance, NE

Highland Park Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE

(308) 762-2525

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

60

Certified beds

Average residents

56

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Vetter Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1984-03-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.47

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.68

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.61

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.10

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

20%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.8
1.1 pts better
1.9
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
2.0
0.7 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
92.8%
7.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
4.5%
1.8 pts worse
3.3%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.4%
4.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9%
5.3%
2.4 pts better
5.4%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.2%
19.5%
0.7 pts worse
19.6%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.6%
21.6%
11 pts better
16.7%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.9%
20.4%
3.5 pts better
16.3%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.6%
19.9%
7.3 pts better
14.9%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
2.9%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.9%
26.6%
0.3 pts worse
19.8%
7.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.1%
4.3%
3.2 pts better
5.1%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
80.5%
18.4 pts better
81.7%
17.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.4%
2.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
75.9%
15.8 pts better
79.7%
12 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-06 · Fire 2025-08-06

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-21 · Fire 2024-08-21

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-13 · Fire 2023-07-13

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

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 2025-09-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-21

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

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 2023-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-08-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Vetter Senior Living

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 22 facilities 2016-12-23
Myers, Terri

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Myers, Terri

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Smith, Alice

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Smith, Alice

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Stuhr, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Stuhr, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Stuhr, Brian

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vanekeren, Glenn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01
Vanekeren, Glenn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-06-15
Vanekeren, Glenn

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter Senior Living

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2016-12-23
Vetter, Eldora

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Eldora

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Vetter, Eldora

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Jack

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Jack

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Vetter, Jack

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01

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