ElderGrade
A

90/100

Excellent

Alpine Village Retirement Center

706 James Street, Verdigre, NE 68783

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 3 in Knox County (402) 668-2209
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
64%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.07 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 44% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.01 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.07 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.45 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 44.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: May 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

F May 15, 2025 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2024 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ALPINE VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KUCERA, CHARLES Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MASTALIR, MITCHELL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PAESL, REGINA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PIERCE, LORI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
VESELY, SHANNON ROSE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KUCERA, CHARLES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MASTALIR, MITCHELL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PAESL, REGINA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PIERCE, LORI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VESELY, SHANNON ROSE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Alpine Village Retirement Center

What is the ElderGrade for Alpine Village Retirement Center? +

Alpine Village Retirement Center holds an ElderGrade of A (90 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Alpine Village Retirement Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.01 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Alpine Village Retirement Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 5 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Alpine Village Retirement Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Alpine Village Retirement Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.