Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center
Scottsbluff, NE · 66 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 8, 2025
CMS Certification Number 285271 · first certified April 2006
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NE
6 citations — more than 5% of the 180 certified nursing homes in NE. Compared within NE rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (May 2026 to July 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten NE facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in NE are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 271 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 6 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NE, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NE figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in NE | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | 2 |
| June 18, 2024 | 3 |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-06-18 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-18 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-05-08 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-18 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-05-01 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2023-05-01 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 8, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025) |
June 18, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 2024) |
May 1, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2023) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.