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
Chain footprint
8 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.22
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.57
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.51
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.94
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.15
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.96
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.40
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.94
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.48
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.77
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
15%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
8,282
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
27.27
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9845
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 20.01% · Performance 23.52% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.76% · Performance 9.27% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 35.56% · Performance 22.62% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.91
Baseline 3.39 hours · Performance 3.34 hours · Measure score 0.91 · Achievement 0.91 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.21% |
10.72%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 664 · Observed rate 9.79% · Lower 95% interval 8.63% |
| Discharge to community | 62.6% |
50.57%
12 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 745 · Observed rate 54.23% · Lower 95% interval 59.03% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.24 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 427 · Denominator 427 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 427 |
| Discharge self-care score | 55.93% |
53.69%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 99 · Denominator 177 |
| Discharge mobility score | 64.41% |
50.94%
13.5 pts better
|
Numerator 114 · Denominator 177 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.47% |
2.29%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 427 · Adjusted rate 0.44% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 9.27% |
7.12%
2.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 446 · Observed rate 10.31% · Lower 95% interval 6.9% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 152 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 98.7% |
42%
56.7 pts better
|
Numerator 152 · Denominator 154 |
| Discharge function score | 54.24% |
56.45%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 96 · Denominator 177 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.55% |
95.95%
2.6 pts better
|
Numerator 136 · Denominator 138 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.59% |
96.28%
3.3 pts better
|
Numerator 244 · Denominator 245 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 15.79% |
25.2%
9.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 209 |
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 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| 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 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 0.8% |
| 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 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 9.0% |
| 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 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 12.1% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 11.8% |
| 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 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 11.2% · Q3 21.1% · Q4 15.5% · 4Q avg 15.0% |
| 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 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 98.1% · Q2 98.4% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.3% · 4Q avg 98.9% |
| 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 · Adjusted 8.8% · Observed 7.8% · Expected 9.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 92.6% |
| 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 · Adjusted 28.7% · Observed 31.0% · Expected 25.7% · Used in QM five-star |
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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