Harvard Rest Haven
400 East 7th Street, Harvard, NE 68944
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How Harvard Rest Haven Compares
Harvard Rest Haven is a 30-bed for-profit nursing facility in Harvard, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 34.9% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (68% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (67% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Harvard Rest Haven
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Harvard Rest Haven with other nursing homes in Harvard.
What keeps Harvard Rest Haven's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Harvard Rest Haven doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 34.9% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Harvard Rest Haven keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Harvard Rest Haven's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 30 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Harvard Rest Haven?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Harvard Rest Haven?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Harvard
Harvard sits in Clay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,263 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $63,686
- Median home value
- $102,500
Demographics for Clay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Harvard.
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