Jess B.
Dec 2024
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.
400 East 7th Street
2(4 ratings)

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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.
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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.
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.
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Jess B.
Dec 2024
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
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!!
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).
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
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
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.
Harvard Rest Haven offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Harvard Rest Haven is located at 400 East 7th Street in Harvard, Nebraska.
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.
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.
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