Deficiency Records for The Ridge Post Acute

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Ridge 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?
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-10-13 2023-10-23 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2023-10-13 2023-10-23 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 2023-04-21 2023-05-19 N
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 2023-04-21 2023-05-19 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-19 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-19 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-18 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
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. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2023-04-25 2023-05-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
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. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-11 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-04-21 2023-05-10 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2023-04-21 2023-04-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-03-30 2023-04-06 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2021-10-27 2021-11-28 Y
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-03-17 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-03-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-03-17 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-03-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-03-17 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-02-24 2020-03-17 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
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. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
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. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2020-02-05 2020-02-24 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-03-06 2019-04-18 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
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. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
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. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2019-01-04 2019-02-07 N