Rural Health Development

Rural Health Development Inc. (RHD) was established in 1990 by Ron Ross and Roger Petrik with the mission of helping independent rural communities manage health care facilities without having to join large chains. RHD positions itself as providing affordable management services to standalone provider communities, particularly in rural areas facing regulatory and financial challenges. ([rhdconsult.com](https://www.rhdconsult.com/?utm_source=openai))

Headquartered in Cambridge, Nebraska, RHD has expanded its presence within Nebraska—and states it has expanded into Wyoming and Iowa—and, as public directory context suggests, also into South Dakota. ([rhdconsult.com](https://www.rhdconsult.com/?utm_source=openai))

According to NursingHomeDatabase, as of June 1 , 2026, RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INC. is involved with 10 skilled nursing homes across two states—Nebraska and South Dakota—with an average CMS 5‑Star Overall Rating of 3.70. The chain has incurred 249 deficiencies and $27,115 in fines, with no “abuse flags.” ([nursinghomedatabase.com](https://www.nursinghomedatabase.com/owner/rural-health-development-inc.?utm_source=openai))

Examples of facilities under RHD’s management include Alpine Village Retirement Center (Verdigre, NE), Colonial Acres of Humboldt (Humboldt, NE), Mitchell Care Center (Mitchell, NE), Walworth County Care Center (Selby, SD), and others. Roles range from administrative roles (“adp of the snf”) to operational/managerial control. ([nursinghomedatabase.com](https://www.nursinghomedatabase.com/owner/rural-health-development-inc.?utm_source=openai))