Beatrice State Developmental Center - DHHS
Behavioral Health • Beatrice, NE • Since 1867
About
Beatrice State Developmental Center (Beatrice) is a state-operated facility under Nebraska DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services). DHHS administers health and human services across Nebraska, including the Beatrice center. Key context from the DHHS profile: - Agency overview: Nebraska DHHS is the state’s largest agency, providing health and human services to families and patients; headquartered in Lincoln. - Formation and scope: Formed July 10, 2007; serves Nebraska with a budget historically around several billion dollars and thousands of employees (Beatrice-specific center not detailed in the provided content). - Contact/center role: DHHS oversees programs and facilities related to healthcare, support, prevention, and human services, which include specialized care centers like developmental centers. If you’re looking for Beatrice State Developmental Center specifics (address, programs, visitation, admissions, and current status), this excerpt confirms DHHS is the responsible Nebraska agency but does not list center-level details. For precise Beatrice center information, consult Nebraska DHHS Beatrice State Developmental Center page or contact DHHS directly at the listed departments phone numbers.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
Beatrice, Nebraska (Located south of Lincoln, in the community of Beatrice)
Phone
(402) 223-6600
dhhs.webmaster@nebraska.gov
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed on state holidays.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the Beatrice State Developmental Center's (BSDC) hours?
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed on state holidays.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Indeed (staff reviews, not patient reviews): 2.9/5 (31 reviews) (31)
Patients praise
- Justice Department settlement aimed at improving residents’ safety and care (e.g., zero tolerance for abuse/neglect, adequate medical/nursing/nutrition, behavioral/psychiatric services, and ensuring residents are free from undue bodily restraint)
Common complaints
- Federal investigation found residents were subjected to abuse/neglect with repeated preventable injuries
- Concerns about incident reporting and investigation systems
- High number of abuse/neglect allegations and substantiated incidents reported in the DOJ findings
- Ongoing staffing challenges referenced by an external oversight body (Ombudsman’s Office)
"“We found consistent patterns of staff actions that often subjected residents to repeated preventable injury.”"
— U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division findings letter (March 7, 2008)"“Abuse and neglect and suffer a high number of incidents that often result in injuries or other poor outcomes.”"
— U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division findings letter (March 7, 2008)"“In 2020, the Ombudsman’s Office received over 50 reports of complaint about…mostly from patients themselves…These complaints ranged from COVID concerns…to reasons of placement…”"
— Nebraska legislative/public counsel PDF referencing Ombudsman complaints (2020)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- All Faiths Chapel at BSDC celebrates 50 years — Jun 4, 2026
- Developmental Disabilities in the News: Fed Oversight Ends at Nebraska Center — May 2, 2026
- Developmental Disabilities in the News: Decision Nears in Nebraska Center Probe — Jun 14, 2026
- Photos: Chapel at BSDC celebrates 50th anniversary — Jun 4, 2026
- Political News & Views: Nebraska lawmakers consider breaking up biggest agency, DHHS — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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