5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Ridgway, IL
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
900 West Race Street, Ridgway, IL
(618) 272-8831
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
71
Certified beds
Average residents
39
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Stern Consultants
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-09-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.67
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.62
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.11
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.0
0.4 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.7 |
2.3
1.4 pts worse
|
1.8
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
89.6%
10.4 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 | 100.0% |
91.6%
8.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.7% |
3.3%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 76.1% |
50.3%
25.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
64.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.9% |
6.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 42.4% |
18.5%
23.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
22.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.0% |
22.8%
11.8 pts better
|
16.7%
5.7 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 | 3.3% |
17.2%
13.9 pts better
|
16.3%
13 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.1% |
15.0%
11.9 pts better
|
14.9%
11.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.1%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.3% |
21.3%
10 pts better
|
19.8%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.3% |
5.2%
3.9 pts better
|
5.1%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.0% |
68.8%
27.2 pts better
|
81.7%
14.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.8% |
14.0%
7.2 pts better
|
12.0%
5.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.0% |
63.0%
22 pts better
|
79.7%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 13.5% |
26.2%
12.7 pts better
|
23.9%
10.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-10-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-10-17
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-20
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-10-08
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-10-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-10-17
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-28
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 2024-09-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-09-09
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-09-09
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Inspection history
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2024-09-28
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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