Harvard Rest Haven
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise strong administrative leadership. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 4 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The recent trend of 1-star reviews is a significant red flag for potential residents. While the new administration is noted as a strength, the lack of positive information regarding direct patient care or facility maintenance suggests a need for a thorough in-person inspection.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
9
measures
6
measures
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Harvard Rest Haven has 24 deficiencies across three surveys with all issues corrected by the facility. The most recurring problems involve electrical systems and emergency preparedness, care planning and resident assessments, and safety protocols. While deficiencies span multiple areas including infection control and medication management, the facility has consistently addressed each identified issue with documented correction dates, suggesting responsive management.
Feb 27, 2025Routine6
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Feb 15, 2024Routine4
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Jan 10, 2023Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Harvard Rest Haven
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
City of Harvard
Owner · Organization
Becker, Glen
Owner (parent company)
Ljunggren, Susan
Owner (parent company)
Schulte, Jodi
Owner (parent company)
Sedersten, Kristi
Owner (parent company)
Vancampen, Luana
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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