Highland Park Care Center

Nursing Home · Alliance, NE

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number285063

Contact & location

1633 Sweetwater
Alliance, NE 69301
Box Butte County
Phone
(308) 762-2525
ZIP code
69301 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
57.3 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
VSL Alliance LLC
Chain
Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
March 27, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.79 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.51 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.58 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.69 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.02 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
15.5 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
0.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
9 health · 5 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-06 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-20
2024-08-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2023-07-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-27
2023-07-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-27
2023-07-13 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Vetter Senior Living (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Myers, Terri (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Alice (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuhr, Brian (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanekeren, Glenn (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Eldora (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Jack (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuhr, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanekeren, Glenn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Eldora (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Jack (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Myers, Terri (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Alice (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuhr, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanekeren, Glenn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter Senior Living (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Eldora (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Jack (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
VSL Vetter Health Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Highland Park Care Center?

Highland Park Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.

How many beds does Highland Park Care Center have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.

Has Highland Park Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Highland Park Care Center?

It is part of Vetter Senior Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Highland Park Care Center?

(308) 762-2525. The facility is located at 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.