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

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 74
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

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-day4.253.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.550.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.66≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 26, 2026 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026

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

    Corrected April 26, 2026 · Environmental

  • 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

  • No harm found · C March 12, 2026

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected April 26, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.