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Harvard Rest Haven

400 East 7th Street

2(4 ratings)

Harvard Rest Haven, photo 1

Quick Facts

Total units
30
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
30
Ownership
Nonprofit skilled nursing facility
Campus setup
Assisted living attached to nursing facility
Room options
Rooms available for married couples
Visiting policy
Family may visit any hour

What Families Think

Harvard Rest Haven is a small, nonprofit skilled nursing facility in rural Nebraska with an attached assisted living component. Online reviews are limited and mixed, with one reviewer praising a new administrator and another warning agency staff against working there.

The Good

  • Nonprofit facility with home-like philosophy
  • Attached assisted living alongside skilled nursing
  • Rooms available for married couples
  • Visitors welcome any hour of the day
  • New administrator praised as knowledgeable and efficient

The Bad

  • Overall Google rating of 2 stars from few reviews
  • One report warning agency staff against working there

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Harvard Rest Haven is a senior living community in Harvard, Nebraska offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 2.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Harvard Rest Haven

Harvard Rest Haven is a nonprofit skilled nursing facility with attached assisted living in Harvard, Nebraska. The community provides care for residents who need assistance, whether for short-term recovery or longer-term support needs.

The facility emphasizes a home-like environment rather than an institutional setting. Both private and semi-private rooms are available, with options for men, women, and married couples. Family and friends are welcome to visit any hour of the day.

Harvard Rest Haven operates with the philosophy of bringing care into residents' homes rather than requiring residents to leave theirs, focusing on creating a comfortable and happy environment for those in their care.

Types of Care at Harvard Rest Haven

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of Harvard Rest Haven

2overall · 4 ratings combined

2★ on Google (4)

Jess B.

Dec 2024

via Google

If 0 stars was possible I would give it. If you’re agency don’t waste your time with this facility as there are better facilities to work at.

Shannon (Shan)

Jan 2024

via Google

This is more of a shout out to the new administrator, Gretchen Hueftle! She is knowledgeable, efficient & a huge asset to any team that gets to have her as their leader! They picked a great one! Congratulations to all!!

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 24 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 27, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025

Feb 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 21, 2024

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2024

Jan 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Harvard Rest Haven offer?

Harvard Rest Haven offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Harvard Rest Haven located?

Harvard Rest Haven is located at 400 East 7th Street in Harvard, Nebraska.

What do families say about Harvard Rest Haven?

Harvard Rest Haven is a small, nonprofit skilled nursing facility in rural Nebraska with an attached assisted living component. Online reviews are limited and mixed, with one reviewer praising a new administrator and another warning agency staff against working there.

How did Harvard Rest Haven do on recent health and safety inspections?

Harvard Rest Haven had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 24 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Harvard Rest Haven?

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