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88/100Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey)
304 S. VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey 07450
Phone: 2014458200
CMS Overall:4/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
86.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bergen
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | New Jersey Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 1.16 | 0.70 | +0.46 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.56 | 3.90 | +0.66 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 34.7% | 39.3% | - |
Health Citation History
16 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-05 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor 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 |
| 2025-05-05 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-03-04 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-03-04 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
15 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-05 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Egress Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-05 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Egress Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-02 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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