Nursing homeActive
Linden Court
4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE 691013085325774135 certified beds · 106 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2024
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 16● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$14,017
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-16
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-01 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-30 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-29 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 285083-20260416-F628
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 285083-20260416-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 285083-20260416-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 285083-20260416-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 285083-20260416-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 285083-20260416-F881
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-09Record 285083-20251125-F602
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-28Record 285083-20250501-F689
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-28Record 285083-20250501-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-28Record 285083-20250501-F657
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-16Record 285083-20250130-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-16Record 285083-20250130-F657
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-16Record 285083-20250130-F661
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-16Record 285083-20250130-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-16Record 285083-20250130-F880
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-14Record 285083-20240229-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-14Record 285083-20240229-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | Civil money penalty | $14,017 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.79
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.90
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.33
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover32%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.9% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 23.1% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.3% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Backer, Winsome Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rubenthaler-Brunkhardt, Kali Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter Senior Living Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Backer, Winsome Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rubenthaler-Brunkhardt, Kali Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vetter Senior Living — 22 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Lincoln.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accura HealthCare of North Platte North Platte | 0.6 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0140 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte North Platte | 2.1 mi | 2026-04-22 | 0172 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Sutherland Sutherland | 16.8 mi | 2026-03-05 | 1333 |
| Hilltop Estates Gothenburg | 36.6 mi | 2026-06-16 | 0150 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad Cozad | 46.4 mi | 2025-11-13 | 0130 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |