Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center
Nursing Home · Seward, NE
CMS certification number285279
Contact & location
624 Pinewood AvenueSeward, NE 68434
Seward County
- Phone
- (402) 643-2902
- ZIP code
- 68434 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 82
- Residents per day
- 61.6 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- VSL Seward LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 2009
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.19 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.53 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.97 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.42 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 22, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-22 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2024-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-01-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-18 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Schoen, Jeanne (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Summa, John (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoen, Jeanne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Summa, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| VSL Vetter Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center?
Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center have?
It has 82 certified beds and cares for about 62 residents per day.
Has Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center?
It is part of Vetter Senior Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center?
(402) 643-2902. The facility is located at 624 Pinewood Avenue, Seward, NE 68434.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.