SEWARD LIVING CENTER, INC (RIDGEWOOD REHABILITA)

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Seward Living Center, Inc (Ridgewood Rehabilita). For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Reduced Physical Function

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Nebraska are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 08/03/2010.

Environmental

Provide Clean Bed and Bath Linens That Are in Good Condition. Inspection Date: 07/22/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 05/28/2009 Correction Date: 07/12/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 07/22/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 05/28/2009 Correction Date: 07/12/2009
Provide Food in a Way That Meets a Resident's Needs. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects. Inspection Date: 07/22/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects. Inspection Date: 05/28/2009 Correction Date: 07/12/2009

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 07/22/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010

Resident Assessment

1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan. Inspection Date: 07/22/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008

Resident Rights

Make Sure Each Resident Has the Right to Choose Activities, Schedules and Health Care According to His or Her Interests, Assessment, and Plan of Care. Inspection Date: 08/03/2010 Correction Date: 09/17/2010

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Seward Living Center, Inc (Ridgewood Rehabilita), as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Complaint Filed: 05/28/2009 Correction Date: 07/12/2009

Resident Assessment

1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan. Complaint Filed: 05/28/2009 Correction Date: 07/12/2009

Resident Rights

Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly. Complaint Filed: 05/28/2009 Correction Date: 07/12/2009

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Seward Living Center, Inc (Ridgewood Rehabilita) had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 08/12/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 07/30/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008
Rooms That Can Be Unlocked from Inside Without a Key. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 10/16/2008
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 07/30/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 09/11/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Properly Sized and Located Linen or Trash Receptacles. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 09/11/2009
Properly Installed Hallway Dispensers for Alcohol-Based Hand Rub. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 07/30/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 08/12/2010 Correction Date: 09/26/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Interior Walls. Inspection Date: 07/18/2008 Correction Date: 09/05/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour. Inspection Date: 06/15/2009 Correction Date: 09/11/2009