Alpine Village Retirement Center
706 James Street · Verdigre, NE · 68783 · 4026682209
45 certified beds Government - City Chain: Rural Health Development
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285190 · certified since July 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.