Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center
Scottsbluff, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285271) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 632-4342 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska (Scott Bluff County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 20, 2006. The facility is licensed for 66 certified beds and reports an average of 54.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. These four ratings together form CMS's composite assessment of the facility's performance.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.88, of which 0.34 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 65.8%, as reported to CMS.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
There is no chain affiliation or recent ownership change listed in the available data. This information reflects CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a 65.8% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 66 beds and reports an average of 54.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 20, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the health inspection and staffing ratings are 1 star each, while the quality measure rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3086324342 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285271?state=NE).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3086324342 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285271?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.