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Linden Court
4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE 69101
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 135 beds, Linden Court serves North Platte in Lincoln County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 8, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 39.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lincoln Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 23 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.6 | 24.5 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.0% | 65.1% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,017 | $44,343 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Apr 2026, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×12 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Fine | $14,017 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.0%, RNs 31.8%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.1% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.9% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Vsl North Platte Court Llc. Chain: Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| Vetter Senior Living | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2016 |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lincoln County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of North Platte | North Platte | 71 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 19.7 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte | North Platte | 94 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 24.5 | $44K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Sutherland | Sutherland | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 65.0 | $52K | 5 Mar 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Lincoln County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Linden Court been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Linden Court been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Linden Court compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Linden Court?
It is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vetter Senior Living, Vetter Senior Living and Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Linden Court last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.