Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center
624 Pinewood Avenue, Seward, NE 68434
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center Compares
Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center is a 82-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Seward, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.3%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (39% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 9.3% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (109% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 37.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (77% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center with other nursing homes in Seward.
How is Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.7% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.3% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center?
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 Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center?
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 Seward
Seward sits in Seward County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 2,971 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 37.8 years
- Median household income
- $71,111
- Median home value
- $172,900
Demographics for Seward County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Seward.
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