All citations for Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 31 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2021).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 4, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2021).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0711, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 5, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.