Nursing homes › Nebraska › Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center
624 Pinewood Avenue, Seward, NE 68434 · 4026432902 · 82 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Vetter Senior Living, a group operating 22 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 4.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $14,017 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.19 (Nebraska median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.53. Weekend total: 3.42. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 11 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | 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. | F | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-08 |
| 2025-01-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-01-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-18 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/23/2016 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/23/2016 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| SCHOEN, JEANNE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| SUMMA, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 285279. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.