Scottsbluff, NE

Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2100 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, NE

(308) 632-4342

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

66

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2006-04-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.93

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.88

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.65

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

86%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

60%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.9
1.8
1.1 pts worse
1.9
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.6
2.0
1.6 pts worse
1.8
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
92.8%
5.4 pts better
93.4%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.1%
96.1%
19 pts worse
95.5%
18.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6%
4.5%
3.9 pts better
3.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.7%
4.4%
0.7 pts better
11.4%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.8%
5.3%
2.5 pts worse
5.4%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 36.4%
19.5%
16.9 pts worse
19.6%
16.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.1%
21.6%
10.5 pts worse
16.7%
15.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 20.5%
20.4%
0.1 pts worse
16.3%
4.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.2%
19.9%
3.3 pts worse
14.9%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 7.8%
1.6%
6.2 pts worse
1.0%
6.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.5%
2.9%
4.6 pts worse
1.7%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 31.7%
26.6%
5.1 pts worse
19.8%
11.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
4.3%
2.5 pts worse
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.8%
80.5%
7.3 pts better
81.7%
6.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.9%
11.6%
0.7 pts better
12.0%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.1%
2.4%
2.7 pts worse
1.6%
3.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.4%
75.9%
1.5 pts worse
79.7%
5.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.9%
20.9%
2 pts better
23.9%
5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-18 · Fire 2024-06-18

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-01 · Fire 2023-05-01

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-06-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-15

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-02-04

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-15

F844 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

Corrected 2025-02-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-18

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-08-09

C · Minimal harm 2024-06-18

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-06-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-01

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-06-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bewley, Gwendolyn

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-07-20
Dabney, Valerie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-03-27
Gardner, Janet

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Holcomb, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-05-01
Johnson, Ken

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-05-01
Johnson, William

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-02-04
Miller, Max

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-05-01
Northfield Retirement Communities

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1970-04-24
Ramirez, Shelley

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-06-30
Russel, Connie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-05-01
Selvey, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Wohlers, Sharyn

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-01
Wohlers, Sharyn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-05-01
Wurst, Fred

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-05-01

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