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B
Good

Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center

2100 Circle Drive · Scottsbluff, NE 69361

3086324342 · Non profit - Corporation

66 beds47.8 residents104 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A
Very Good
Total Staff
B
Good
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✗RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 4.408 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has RN staffing of 0.601 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 0.51 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 22.54% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (4.55% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️RN staffing (0.601 HPRD) is below the research-recommended minimum of 0.75 HPRD. This means less clinical oversight per resident.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (4.55%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
4.408hrs/resident/day▲ 0.51
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.601hrs/resident/day▼ 0.08
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
22.54%
4.7079 weekday → 3.6467 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
4.55%
18.53% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.8779hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.9337hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.7439std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Scott Bluff County Average+0.28 HPRD
4.13
04.41 HPRD
vs. Nebraska State Average+0.27 HPRD
4.14
04.41 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.51 HPRD
3.90
04.41 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center ★
Scottsbluff · This facility
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B
4.4080.601★☆☆☆☆
Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center
Scottsbluff
1.1 mi
D
3.78570.3258★☆☆☆☆
Heritage Estates
Gering
3.7 mi
A
4.57470.9094★★★★★
Mitchell Care Center
Mitchell
9.1 mi
C
3.73320.4878★★★☆☆
Chimney Rock Villa
Bayard
18.4 mi
C
3.23820.819★☆☆☆☆
Skyview Care and Rehab at Bridgeport
Bridgeport
31.4 mi
A
4.64690.8863★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
26
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
May 8, 2025Health
10 deficiencies cited
▼
Jan 15, 2025Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
Jun 18, 2024Health
10 deficiencies cited
▼
May 1, 2023Health
4 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.