Seward, NE

Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

624 Pinewood Avenue, Seward, NE

(402) 643-2902

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

82

Certified beds

Average residents

62

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Vetter Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2009-02-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.42

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.52

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.22

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.8
0.6 pts worse
1.9
0.5 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 85.2%
92.8%
7.6 pts worse
93.4%
8.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.7%
96.1%
1.4 pts worse
95.5%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.2%
4.5%
1.7 pts worse
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
4.4%
3.3 pts better
11.4%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
5.3%
3.6 pts better
5.4%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 27.9%
19.5%
8.4 pts worse
19.6%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.6%
21.6%
8 pts better
16.7%
3.1 pts better
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 18.4%
20.4%
2 pts better
16.3%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.1%
19.9%
6.2 pts worse
14.9%
11.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
1.6%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.9%
2.9 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.3%
26.6%
1.3 pts better
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
4.3%
1.8 pts better
5.1%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.5%
80.5%
6 pts worse
81.7%
7.2 pts worse
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 0.0%
2.4%
2.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.0%
75.9%
5.1 pts better
79.7%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.4%
20.9%
8.5 pts worse
23.9%
5.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-22 · Fire 2025-01-22

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-13 · Fire 2024-02-13

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-10 · Fire 2023-01-10

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-04-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-04-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-10

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-10

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

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 2025-03-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

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 2025-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

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 2025-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2025-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

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 2024-03-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-10

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Vetter Senior Living

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 22 facilities 2016-12-23
Schoen, Jeanne

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Schoen, Jeanne

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Stuhr, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Stuhr, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Stuhr, Brian

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Summa, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Summa, John

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Vanekeren, Glenn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01
Vanekeren, Glenn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-06-15
Vanekeren, Glenn

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter Senior Living

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2016-12-23
Vetter, Eldora

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Eldora

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Vetter, Eldora

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Jack

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Jack

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Vetter, Jack

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01

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