Bessemer, AL

Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $17,346 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4201 Bessemer Super Highway, Bessemer, AL

(205) 428-3249

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Arabella Healthcare Management

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-02-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.51

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.62

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.89

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.58

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

88%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

83%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	2.0 0.6 pts better	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.8 0.8 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	91.3% 8.7 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	100.0%	94.8% 5.2 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	1.4%	3.4% 2 pts better	3.3% 1.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	2.1%	1.3% 0.8 pts worse	11.4% 9.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.0%	5.3% 0.7 pts worse	5.4% 0.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	24.8%	24.9% 0.1 pts better	19.6% 5.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	31.4%	22.8% 8.6 pts worse	16.7% 14.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.6% 0.6 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	7.8%	14.8% 7 pts better	16.3% 8.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	8.7%	13.4% 4.7 pts better	14.9% 6.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	1.3% 0.8 pts better	1.0% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.9%	2.6% 1.7 pts better	1.7% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	6.1%	13.5% 7.4 pts better	19.8% 13.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.8%	5.7% 0.1 pts worse	5.1% 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	85.1%	84.3% 0.8 pts better	81.7% 3.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-09 · Fire 2025-01-09

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-05-06 · Fire 2021-05-06

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2020-02-06 · Fire 2020-02-06

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2020-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2020-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2020-03-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2020-03-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-05-09

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-06-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-05-09

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-05-09

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2025-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

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 2025-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F924 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-09

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-06-20

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-09

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-02-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-04

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-04

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 2024-09-08