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2100 Circle Drive Scottsbluff, NE 69361 · Scott Bluff County

(308) 632-4342

All 2 nursing homes in Scottsbluff, NE (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 66 certified beds Non profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 285271 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska average of 2.9. Inspectors issued 35 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 2 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.93 hours per resident per day at Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center, about the same as the Nebraska median of 3.99 (US median: 3.72). About 0.23 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.26 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 59% of nursing staff left within a year (Nebraska median 47.6%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.93 hours
Below the Nebraska median of 3.99 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.23 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.26 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 59% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 76.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds66
Residents per day 57 About 87% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceApril 2006
Legal business nameNORTHFIELD RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Paying for care at Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Nebraska's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 9, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 35 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 35 citations at Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center across 5 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on July 9, 2026. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (7) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health" (tag F0692, level G, July 9, 2026). 7 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

July 9, 2026 · 11 citations · includes complaint inspection

GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

EEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

DObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

CDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

March 10, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 14, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

May 8, 2025 · 10 citations

FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

January 15, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 4, 2025)

CFollow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

Potential for minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0844 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 4, 2025)

June 18, 2024 · 10 citations

FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

CDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on July 9, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 9, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. Nursing staff turnover was 59% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  6. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  7. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 1/5 3/5
August 2026 1/5 1/5 1/5 2/5
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Location

Hospitals near Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 1.5 mi
    Regional West Medical Center Scottsbluff
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 22m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Heritage Estates Gering · 3.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 5/5 102 beds · Medicaid
Mitchell Care Center Mitchell · 9.2 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 50 beds · Medicaid
Chimney Rock Villa Bayard · 18.5 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 4/5 49 beds · Medicaid
Cascades at Skyview Bridgeport · 31.5 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 48 beds · Medicaid

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