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RIDGE CREST NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WARRENSBURG, Missouri)

706 SOUTH MITCHELL, WARRENSBURG, Missouri 64093

Phone: 6604292177

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
53
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Johnson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMissouri AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.250.46-0.21
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.713.40-0.69
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover60.9%56.9%-

Health Citation History

49 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-09-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-09Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate foot care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

27 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-09-08Smoke DeficienciesHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures including evacuation.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesList the names and contact information of those in the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress patient/client population and determine types of services needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-17Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures including evacuation.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesCreate arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesList the names and contact information of those in the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$27,378
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-07-22Fine$27,378-

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