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Cedar Ridge Inn Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Farmington, New Mexico)

800 Saguaro Trail, Farmington, New Mexico 87401

Phone: 5055986000

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
101
Avg Residents/Day
89.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
San Juan
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew Mexico AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.320.65-0.33
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.253.58-0.33
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover41.0%53.5%-

Health Citation History

36 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-17Quality 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
2026-06-05Nutrition 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
2026-06-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Pharmacy 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
2026-06-05Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-05Infection 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2025-08-27Quality 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
2025-02-21Nutrition 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
2025-02-21Resident 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
2025-02-21Quality 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
2025-02-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Nutrition 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
2023-12-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2023-12-01Pharmacy 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Nutrition 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
2023-12-01Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesProvide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Pharmacy 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
2023-12-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Administration DeficienciesProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

36 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-02-21Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide emergency officials' contact information.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Egress 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-01Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for volunteers.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish emergency prep training and testing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Smoke 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
2022-09-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-09Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$35,406
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-08-27Fine$27,040-
2023-12-01Fine$8,366-

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