01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-01-22 | 7 | 2025-01-22 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-02-13 | 3 | 2024-02-13 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-01-10 | 1 | 2023-01-10 | 3 |
CMS CCN 2852792026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center
624 Pinewood Avenue · Seward, NE 68434 · Seward County
Certified beds82CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
23 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-01-22 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · HEALTHF0813Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · HEALTHF0947Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-082025-01-22 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-072024-02-13 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-292024-02-13 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-292024-02-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-292024-02-13 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0500Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062024-02-13 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-062023-01-10 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-182023-01-10 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-142023-01-10 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-142023-01-10 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-1403 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 12/23/2016
- SCHOEN, JEANNEIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- SUMMA, JOHNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, JACKIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
- VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
- VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
- VETTER, JACKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
- VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/23/2016
- VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- SCHOEN, JEANNEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- STUHR, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- SUMMA, JOHNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.19per resident day
RN hours0.53per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.42per resident day
Staff turnover31.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Nebraska ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.