Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Ridgewood Manor Health And Rehabilitation during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Unlabeled and spoiled food items were found in the kitchen, including lettuce, strawberries, and pitchers of juice with no opened-on dates. Surveyors also observed an unclean popcorn machine with residue and an ice machine with black substance and reddish/pink residue during a clean test. The ADM, DM, and facility leadership confirmed the findings and acknowledged that food items should be dated and labeled and that unclean equipment was unacceptable.
A facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for a resident with PTSD, omitting specific triggers related to past domestic violence and neglect. Staff, including a CNA, LPN, and DON, were unaware of these triggers, increasing the risk of re-traumatization. The facility's policy mandates comprehensive care plans to maintain residents' well-being.
The facility failed to document hospice visit notes for three residents receiving hospice care, as required by policy. Only IDT notes were found in the EMR, and hospice staff documented care on their own electronic tablets without providing copies to the facility. Interviews with the DON, MR staff, and an LPN confirmed that the facility did not receive or maintain hard copies of visit notes unless specifically requested.
Unlabeled food and unclean kitchen equipment
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Summary
Food was not stored, prepared, labeled, or served in a safe and sanitary manner, and kitchen equipment was not maintained in a clean condition. During a kitchen observation on 05/04/2026, surveyors found several food items with no label or date of opening, including two bags of lettuce, two cartons of strawberries, three pitchers of orange juice, and seven pitchers of apple juice. One bag of lettuce was discolored, and one strawberry carton contained a gray fluffy substance on the strawberry inside the carton. The observation also identified a popcorn machine used for resident activities that was unclean and had kernel residue at the base inside the machine. The same observation found the ice machine used by kitchen staff for resident and staff consumption had a black substance inside it, and when wiped for a clean test, it left a reddish/pink-tinged residue on the paper towel. After the surveyor observation, the ice machine was taken out of service. An Assistant Dietary Manager confirmed the expired, unlabeled, and unclean items, and the Dietary Manager confirmed that food items with no date, no opened-on date, spoiled food, and unclean equipment were unacceptable. The Facility Administrator and DON also confirmed the observations and stated it was their expectation that staff follow facility policies and procedures as written.
Failure to Implement Comprehensive Care Plan for PTSD
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for a resident diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The resident, who was cognitively intact, had a history of PTSD related to past victimization from domestic violence and neglect. The care plan in place did not identify the specific causes of the PTSD or the triggers that could affect the resident's emotional and psychological health. This omission in the care plan increased the risk of re-traumatization for the resident. Interviews with facility staff, including a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed that they were not aware of the specific triggers that could contribute to the resident's re-traumatization. The DON acknowledged that the triggers should have been documented in the care plan and communicated to the care staff. The facility's policy requires each resident to have a comprehensive care plan that reflects resident-centered care to maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being.
Lack of Hospice Visit Notes in Resident Records
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that three residents receiving hospice services had visit notes from the hospice agency documented in their electronic medical records (EMR). This deficiency was identified through staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review. The facility's policy on hospice services requires documentation of communication in clinical records to ensure the needs of hospice patients are addressed. However, for Residents 5, 15, and 59, only Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) notes were found in the EMR, with no visit notes from the hospice agency. Resident 59 was admitted with diagnoses including dementia, stroke, and paraplegia, and was under hospice care for a stroke. Resident 5 had diagnoses including Parkinson's Disease, COPD, emphysema, and Alzheimer's disease, and was under hospice care for emphysema. Resident 15 was admitted with COPD and was under hospice care. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON), Medical Records staff, and an LPN revealed that hospice staff documented care on their own electronic tablets, and the facility did not receive copies of these visit notes unless requested. The facility only received and scanned IDT notes into the EMR, and no hard copies of visit notes were maintained on the unit.
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