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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,017 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F January 26, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $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.