Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
North Platte, NE
Linden Court
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $14,017 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE
(308) 532-5774
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
135
Certified beds
Average residents
108
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vetter Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.82
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.60
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.73
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
27%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.0
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
92.8%
5.6 pts better
|
93.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
96.1%
1.9 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
4.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
4.4%
2.7 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.4% |
5.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.1% |
19.5%
8.4 pts better
|
19.6%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.8% |
21.6%
3.8 pts better
|
16.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
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 | 14.5% |
20.4%
5.9 pts better
|
16.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.0% |
19.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
2.9%
2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.7% |
26.6%
6.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.4% |
4.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.0% |
80.5%
9.5 pts better
|
81.7%
8.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.1% |
11.6%
6.5 pts better
|
12.0%
6.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.2% |
2.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.5% |
75.9%
15.6 pts better
|
79.7%
11.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.6% |
20.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-29 · Fire 2024-02-29
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-26 · Fire 2023-01-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-03-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-02-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-02-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K · Immediate jeopardy
2025-05-01
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-01
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-01
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2023-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2023-02-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$14,017
2025-05-01
Fine
Fine · fine $14,017
Fine
Ownership
Vetter Senior Living
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Backer, Winsome
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Backer, Winsome
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Rubenthaler-Brunkhardt, Kali
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rubenthaler-Brunkhardt, Kali
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter Senior Living
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vetter, Eldora
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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