Linden Estates
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · North Platte, NE

Linden Estates

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · North Platte, NE

Overview of Linden Estates

Linden Estates has kept a small footprint in North Platte, Nebraska. It’s a 57-bed community at 3700 West Philip Avenue, run by administrator Galeana Huggenberger, and it combines assisted living with independent living on one campus. The neighborhood is moderately walkable (Walk Score 68). Some errands work on foot. Most still mean a short drive.

That combined model matters for families since it means a resident can start in independent living and shift to assisted living without packing up and moving to a new address when their needs change. Right now 44 of the 57 beds are filled, which puts occupancy at 77 percent.

The care options stretch past everyday support, where respite care gives families a short-term bridge when they need one. Home health and hospice are available on-site, so residents don’t have to leave for skilled or end-of-life care.

State inspections have focused on routine ground: food service, housekeeping, and resident rights, rather than direct clinical care. Medicaid is accepted, which eases the math for families planning longer-term coverage.

What Linden Estates offers is steadiness for older adults who want to stay near home and keep the door open to more support later. That flexibility, more than anything, is what the setup adds up to.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 57 Rank #142 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 225 homes we track in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #47 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 285 homes we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
68 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #91 / 177Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 177 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 177. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
44 / 57

About this community

Awards

65 awards & achievements since 1996

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyLincoln
License NumberALF029
AccreditationsMedicaid certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

Linden Estates is administered by Administrator Galeana Huggenberger.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

2 services
Home Health
Hospice

Contact Information

Fax(308) 534-8818

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (85% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 452 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (4 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 92% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.42.66 This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NE avg 2.66).↓ 85% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 913 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (9 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer

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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Emerald Columbus
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Columbus
145
Facility 145
NE AVG 81
Rank #24 / 225
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 47
Rank #98 / 285
1 Bed
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 29
Rank #3 / 58
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #147 / 177
-Chelsey RoanColumbus Operations, LLC21
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 7
Rank #128 / 155
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 15
Rank #112 / 155
121
Facility 121
NE AVG 52
Rank #146 / 155
5.8
Facility 5.8
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #146 / 155
The Heritage at Legacy
AL
IL
MC
RC
Omaha (West Omaha)
135
Facility 135
NE AVG 81
Rank #30 / 225
Yes
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 47
Rank #271 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 29
Rank #54 / 58
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #141 / 177
-Shelley Miller-8
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #43 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #41 / 155
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #36 / 155
Elk Ridge Village
AL
IL
MC
Douglas (Elkhorn)
92
Facility 92
NE AVG 81
Rank #69 / 225
No
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 47
Rank #279 / 285
-
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 29
Rank #45 / 58
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #95 / 177
A+Tony Damewood-10
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #41 / 155
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #32 / 155
Ridgewood Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bennington
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 81
Rank #72 / 225
Yes
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 47
Rank #274 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
NE AVG 29
Rank #51 / 58
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #101 / 177
A+Sarah GebhardtGahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 52
Rank #62 / 155
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #51 / 155
Linden Estates
AL
IL
RC
North Platte
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 81
Rank #142 / 225
No
68
Facility 68
NE AVG 47
Rank #47 / 285
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77.2%
Facility 77.2%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #91 / 177
-Administrator Galeana Huggenberger-9
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #64 / 155
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #54 / 155
0.4
Facility 0.4
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #45 / 155

Frequently Asked Questions about Linden Estates

Is Linden Estates in a walkable area?

Linden Estates has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Linden Estates?

According to NE state health department records, Linden Estates's license number is ALF029.

What is the occupancy rate at Linden Estates?

Linden Estates's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Linden Estates?

No, Linden Estates has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Linden Estates?

Administrator Galeana Huggenberger is the administrator of Linden Estates.

How many beds does Linden Estates have?

Linden Estates has 57 beds.

Has Linden Estates had any deficiencies?

Linden Estates has had 4 reported deficiencies since 2011 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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