All citations for Putnam Ridge

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

October 25, 2023

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

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

    Health citation F-0728, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

  5. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0741, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2023).

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

    Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0224, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 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.