Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center
624 Pinewood Avenue · Seward, NE · 68434 · 4026432902
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Vetter Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
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 March 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285279 · certified since February 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.