CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2850632026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Highland Park Care Center

1633 Sweetwater · Alliance, NE 69301 · Box Butte County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds60CMS provider file
Recent citation rows14current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-0612025-08-062
Cycle 22024-08-2152024-08-213
Cycle 32023-07-1332023-07-130
02 / CITATION DETAIL

14 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-06 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-06 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2025-08-06 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-20
2024-08-21 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · FIREK0500Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2023-07-13 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-27
2023-07-13 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-27
2023-07-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-27
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/23/2016
  • MYERS, TERRIIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • SMITH, ALICEIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/23/2016
  • VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • MYERS, TERRIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • SMITH, ALICEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.79per resident day
RN hours0.51per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.02per resident day
Staff turnover15.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

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