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Rural Health Development
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Rural Health Development operates 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 410 certified beds; the largest presence is in Nebraska and South Dakota.
33% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 21.5 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $27K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Rural Health Development | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 8 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 47.5% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 8 |
| South Dakota | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 14 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 4 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 4 |
| F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | 3 |
| F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | 2 |
| F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | 2 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Village Retirement Center | Verdigre | NE | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11.1 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Bertrand Nursing Home | Bertrand | NE | 26 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11.5 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Colonial Acres of Humboldt | Humboldt | NE | 49 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 30.6 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Colonial Haven | Beemer | NE | 34 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14.7 | — | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Mitchell Care Center | Mitchell | NE | 50 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 38.0 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Parkside Manor | Stuart | NE | 40 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20.0 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| St. Joseph'S Villa, Inc. | David City | NE | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 24.1 | $27K | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Wilber Care Center | Wilber | NE | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 24.1 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Walworth County Care Center, Inc | Selby | SD | 50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Rural Health Development operate?
9 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 410 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Rural Health Development facilities rated?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 5 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Rural Health Development been fined?
CMS lists 1 fines totalling $27K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.