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 15 of 15 citations

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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).

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.