A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ridgeway Post Acute. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-20 | 2023-12-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-27 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-12 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-07-12 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-07-12 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2018-06-20 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | N |
