Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-05 · Fire 2025-05-05
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Ridgewood, NJ
Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
304 S. Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 445-8200
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
87
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Family Of Caring Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.22
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.57
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.15
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
15%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.0%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
97.2%
0.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
2.4%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.0% |
4.6%
4.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.8% |
19.0%
7.2 pts better
|
19.6%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.5% |
13.5%
3 pts better
|
16.7%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.9% |
9.8%
6.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.8% |
9.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
0.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
0.8%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.0% |
15.9%
0.9 pts better
|
19.8%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
6.0%
2.1 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
78.7%
20.2 pts better
|
81.7%
17.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.8% |
8.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.0% |
1.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.6% |
80.1%
12.5 pts better
|
79.7%
12.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.7% |
25.4%
3.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-03-02 · Fire 2023-03-02
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-03-04 · Fire 2021-03-04
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-05-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2023-03-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-03-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-03-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2023-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F777 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-03-04
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-03-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-03-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-04-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Friedman, Edward
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Friedman, Edward
Corporate Officer · Individual
Friedman, Nathan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
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