Caitlin Super
Jun 2026
The nursing, therapy, and auxiliary staff were wonderful. Each member made an impact on my father's care! I definitely recommend Ridgewood to anyone looking for care for their loved one!
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 82
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 82
- Inspections
- View history (23 citations)
- Quality Recognition
- Received Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Seward, Nebraska, offering short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care in a newly renovated building. It holds a 4.4 Google rating from 14 reviewers, though no written review excerpts are available to detail specific family experiences.
The Good
- Newly renovated building
- National Quality Awards (Silver and Bronze recognitions)
- Offers memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia
- Focus on improving residents' quality of life
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center is a senior living community in Seward, Nebraska offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 15 reviews.
About Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center
Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia in Seward, Nebraska. The community is housed in a newly renovated building and is dedicated to providing rehabilitation and care with a mission of "Dignity In Life."
The facility specializes in skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services designed to meet the needs of residents and support their families. The care team is focused on helping residents improve their quality of life and personal well-being.
Ridgewood is located in a peaceful neighborhood directly north of Seward Public High School. Seward is known as the 4th of July capital and is described as a warm community with significant religious and spiritual involvement and support.
The community has received National Quality Awards, including Silver and Bronze recognitions throughout the years, reflecting the team's commitment to providing quality care in rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
Types of Care at Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center
4.5overall · 15 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (15)
Deb Duensing
Sep 2025
Ridgewood brought me and my family comfort in the time we spent there in my Mom’s last few days. I would have not wanted a better place to be. My Mom had a great experience there through out her therapy and loved the staff.
Patricia Wadas
Feb 2024
It’s a clean facility, nice facility, many caring workers...then there are the other workers, office personnel, administration AND keeping that 5 star rating!! BUT what about TRULY caring for the patients and families? What about the patients that are there for rehabilitation to go home? My mother came into Ridgewood from Madonna standing alone for 10 minutes in a sit to stand machine, now not even 10 seconds, going from a sitting position to standing and talking steps w/assistance, rails and padded flooring (for safety) now, basically nothing. Madonna was working 2 hours a day with different therapies, Ridgewood, not even 5 minutes. Yet, somehow mothers lack of progress is NOT any of their doing?? Coming from Madonna Hospital (as there were no beds open on 1st floor to continue rehabilitation) mother had come so far!! THEN Ridgewood putting in a claim to have Medicare coverage revoked for being non progressive in Rehabilitation (wonder why)?? The “meeting” was totally shocking to say the least!! How this all came about at Ridgewood?? First I was notified of a meeting one week in advance, which would take place the following Thursday, just an "update" on my mothers progress. My mother and I sitting at one end of a long table and a crew of Ridgewood employees at the other end, AS we were told I can TRY to appeal this decision BUT my mother must be out by Tuesday or it would be self pay at $241.00 a day, with NO therapy in this fee! WOW!! Sad! My mother had 6 surgeries in 21 days, 5 on her head and 1 in the stomach. My mother was life flighted for a subarachnoid aneurysm. After arriving at UNMC a drain tube was placed into the head to drain the blood which was causing pressure and damage, which required drilling into her skull. Next would be a Neurosurgeon team to fix the aneurysm. Then came the shunt, shunt revision. Shocking and sadly a subdural hemorrhage was later found. Again, drain tube, a metal plate on the left side of the head requiring the neurosurgeon to saw two 3" incisions into the skull to repair the bleed which had pushed the left side of the brain completely to the right side causing a major stroke. I’m still a bit speechless AND shocked by the comments which were made concerning my mother at this so called “update”meeting at RIDGEWOOD. Not even 3 months from the start of this health situation to kicking her out the door or pay $241.00 (plus extra charges) per day with NO therapy?! Is this the companionate care Ridgewood boasts about?! Personally I strongly suggest looking else where for your loved ones care. I did appeal and won! The very next day Ridgewood started a new claim stating the same issues. In the midst of trying to figure out how to move mother into a new facility that TRULY cared if she walked again (as her prognoses was 100% recovery over time) VERY STRESSFUL! My mother was so outgoing and independent before this, she deserved her life back pre aneurysm! Be very CAREFUL when our older treasures are on the mend … 23 days of poor care can destroy what was gained in approximately that same amount of time. I'm truly heartbroken at what ALL has been done to my mother. From the hospitals misdiagnosed, sending her to another hospital which did the same... 7 hrs later the re-rupture, 2 more hours to be resuscitated, stabilized for life flight etc. THEN the 55 minute life flight, a total of nine hours before she arrived at UNMC/Clarkson to begin the long road of surgeries and recover, then RIDGEWOOD!! There’s truly something wrong with the healthcare system in this country. I apologize to all of the caring dedicated workers at this facility... ALTHOUGH if there was a ZERO I would rate Ridgewood as such. Obviously this is a management issue (for the most part) OR is this how a Vetter's facility works. Thinking about the situation IF I would have brought mother home, cared for her myself, drove her to Madonna daily for physical therapy we would NOT be in this situation. The therapies mother was receiving at Madonna which Ridgewood said they could/would provide NEVER happened! Shame on them.
Michele Jakub
Sep 2022
Both my mother and sister reside at Ridgewood. My mother is 96 and my sister is 73 years of age. They each have differing challenges mentally and physically. The level of care is excellent, specialized and individualized to each of their needs. The communication is excellent between the staff and myself which is comforting to me. The staff, from the highest position to the maintenance men, and everyone in between, are professional and caring. I'm blessed to have my mom and sister living there.
Becky Haumont
Sep 2022
This place is a amazing everyone there is so kind and caring to my mom. They have done so many wonderful things for my mom I am so blessed that she get to live out her time in such a wonderful place.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 23 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 22, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 8, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 7, 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 8, 2025
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 Mar 8, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2025
Feb 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2024
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 Mar 29, 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 Apr 6, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Jan 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
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 14, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 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 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 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 Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center offer?
Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center located?
Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center is located at 624 Pinewood Avenue in Seward, Nebraska.
What do families say about Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center?
Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Seward, Nebraska, offering short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care in a newly renovated building. It holds a 4.4 Google rating from 14 reviewers, though no written review excerpts are available to detail specific family experiences.
How did Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Ridgewood Rehab & Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 23 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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