Linden Court

4000 West Philip Avenue · North Platte, NE · 69101 · 3085325774

135 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Vetter Senior Living

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 74 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

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 81
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 84
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.003.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.830.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.41≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year29%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $14,017

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · K May 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 16, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 14, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected February 22, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected February 22, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F January 26, 2023

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Corrected February 22, 2023 · Infection Control

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 1, 2025Fine$14,017

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285083 · certified since July 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.