Colonial Acres of Humboldt
1043 10th Street, Humboldt, NE 68376 · (402) 862-3123
Government - City · 49 certified beds
Colonial Acres of Humboldt has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 9 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 12, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.March 12, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 12, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.March 12, 2026 · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.March 12, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMarch 12, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 12, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.October 3, 2024 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 3, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 3, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Nebraska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.35 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 49 |
| Average residents per day | 29.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Falls City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Falls City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Falls City Care Center Falls City · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gold Crest Retirement Center Adams · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Auburn Auburn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation Beatrice · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Colonial Acres of Humboldt on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.