nursing home in Humboldt, NE
Colonial Acres of Humboldt
1043 10th Street, Humboldt, NE 68376 · (402) 862-3123
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Colonial Acres of Humboldt at a glance
Colonial Acres of Humboldt is a 49-bed government nursing home in Humboldt, Nebraska (Richardson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Nebraska average of 2.8.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2026) found 9 health citations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.3% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Beds
- 49
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Rural Health Development
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Richardson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 285248
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.35 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.59 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.80 hrs | 2.64 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.74 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 44.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 7 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 70 | 57.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $11,975 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 30 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 60.6% | 73% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.4% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15% | 20.7% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 29.8% | 19% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23% | 18.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.9% | 19.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.2% | 25.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.4% | 93% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.3% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 70% | 75.9% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 76.3% | 80.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 44 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0500 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0523 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2026 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0900 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 11, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 11, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 11, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 11, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 11, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 3, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 29, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURNISON, JOYCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2022 |
| CITY OF HUMBOLDT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1969 |
| DOUGLAS, BRENDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| EDEN, CINDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KAPPEL, REX Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| LEWIS, DEBRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NISS, KENT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| PACKETT, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2025 |
| CITY OF HUMBOLDT Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1969 |
| BURNISON, JOYCE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2022 |
| DOUGLAS, BRENDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| EDEN, CINDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| KAPPEL, REX Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| LEWIS, DEBRA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NISS, KENT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| PACKETT, ELIZABETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1997 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colonial Acres of Humboldt's rating?
Colonial Acres of Humboldt has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Nebraska nursing homes is 2.8 stars.
How many inspection citations did Colonial Acres of Humboldt receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Nebraska average of 7.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Colonial Acres of Humboldt accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Colonial Acres of Humboldt?
It is government - city and part of Rural Health Development. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Colonial Acres of Humboldt and how do I contact it?
Colonial Acres of Humboldt is at 1043 10th Street, Humboldt, NE 68376. Phone: (402) 862-3123.
About this data
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