Highland Park Care Center
1633 Sweetwater · Alliance, NE · 69301 · 3087622525
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Vetter Senior Living
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
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 October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
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 August 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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 285063 · certified since March 27, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.