Nursing homeActive
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center
2100 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, NE 69361308632434266 certified beds · 55 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
28
● 2● 26● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-10
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-08 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-15 | Complaint | 110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-18 | Standard | 190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-01 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-01Record 285271-20260310-F609
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-14Record 285271-20260310-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F580
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F605
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F655
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F684
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F688
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F727
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F757
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F812
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F940
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-20Record 285271-20250508-F947
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 285271-20250115-F655
F844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 285271-20250115-F844
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F582
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F689
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F697
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F759
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F880
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 285271-20240618-F607
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285271-20230501-F690
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285271-20230501-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285271-20230501-F812
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-30Record 285271-20230501-F882
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.34
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.88
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.27
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover66%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover92%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 26.6% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 24.3% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 31.1% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Retirement Communities Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bewley, Gwendolyn Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dabney, Valerie Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, Janet Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Holcomb, Todd Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Ken Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, William Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Max Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ramirez, Shelley Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Russel, Connie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Selvey, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wohlers, Sharyn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wohlers, Sharyn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wurst, Fred Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Scott Bluff.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Healthcare and Nursing Center Scottsbluff | 1.1 mi | 2026-06-09 | 2322 |
| Heritage Estates Gering | 3.7 mi | 2026-06-25 | 0130 |
| Mitchell Care Center Mitchell | 9.2 mi | 2025-09-10 | 2170 |
| Chimney Rock Villa Bayard | 18.5 mi | 2025-11-24 | 0214 |
| Goshen Healthcare Community Torrington | 31.5 mi | 2025-10-02 | 0210 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |