All citations for Ridgewood Specialty Care

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

December 22, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. 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 October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2023).

  2. 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 October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2023).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2023).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

  8. 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 April 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2024).

  9. 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 February 15, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2023).

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

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

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

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2023).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 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.