Colonial Acres of Humboldt
1043 10th Street · Humboldt, NE · 68376 · 4028623123
49 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.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C March 12, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285248 · certified since October 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.