ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Linden Court

4000 West Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE 69101

CMS 2/5 stars #1 of 4 in Lincoln County (308) 532-5774
Certified beds
135
Occupancy
79%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $14,017 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

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

20/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

24/30

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

  • 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.79 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% 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.

  • 39% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $14,017 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.90 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.79 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.33 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 39.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 16, 2026 (4 months ago).

F Apr 16, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 16, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2026 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 25, 2025 F0602 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

K May 1, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of VETTER SENIOR LIVING, which operates 22 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BACKER, WINSOME Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
RUBENTHALER-BRUNKHARDT, KALI Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
STUHR, BRIAN Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
VETTER, ELDORA Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
VETTER, JACK Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
STUHR, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VETTER, ELDORA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VETTER, JACK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VETTER SENIOR LIVING Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Linden Court

What is the ElderGrade for Linden Court? +

Linden Court holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". 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 Linden Court? +

Residents receive an average of 3.90 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Linden Court been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 17 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Linden Court accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Linden Court 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.