Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Alpine Village Retirement Center
Verdigre, NE · 45 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 15, 2025
CMS Certification Number 285190 · first certified July 1996
Ownership
Operated by RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT · Government - City
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NE
8 citations — more than 14% of the 180 certified nursing homes in NE. Compared within NE rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (May 2026 to July 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten NE facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in NE are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 271 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 8 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NE, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NE figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in NE | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2023 | 2 |
| April 9, 2024 | 4 |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-05-15 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 1 | 2024-04-09 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2024-04-09 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-05-15 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2023-02-27 |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-04-09 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2024-04-09 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 15, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 29, 2025) |
April 9, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2024) |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 24, 2024) |
February 27, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.