Highland Park Care Center
1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301
Highland Park Care Center is a nursing home in Alliance, Nebraska. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (308) 762-2525
- Last standard health inspection
- August 19, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 58.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Vsl Alliance LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Nebraska average (8 vs 19).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.0 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on August 21, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on August 21, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 21, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0500. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/23/2016
- VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/23/2016
- VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- MYERS, TERRIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- SMITH, ALICEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- STUHR, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VANEKEREN, GLENNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, ELDORAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, JACKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
Questions
When was Highland Park Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Highland Park Care Center have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since August 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Highland Park Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Highland Park Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Highland Park Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.