RIDGEWOOD CENTER Nursing Home


RIDGEWOOD CENTER (CCN: 315158) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in RIDGEWOOD, NJ (07450). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 90 certified beds and maintains an average of 70.9 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 2.99332 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 31, 1974 and the last listed health inspection was on December 8, 2023, The facility is located in Bergen county and provides senior and nursing home care.

RIDGEWOOD CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: RIDGEWOOD CENTER

Address: 330 FRANKLIN TPK, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

Phone: (201) 447-1900

County: Bergen (100)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 90

Average Residents Per Day: 70.9 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: 330 FRANKLIN TURNPIKE OPERATIONS LLC

First Approved Date: March 31, 1974

Affiliated Entity: GENESIS HEALTHCARE (237)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.64057, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8738, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.4789, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3527

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.99332

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.58151, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2905

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0817

Nurse Staff Turnover: 43.5, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 40.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0940, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7195, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3197

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.59605, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8961, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5643

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.01109

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.59683

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-12-08 (Score: 36), Cycle 2: 2022-03-11 (Score: 124), Cycle 3: 2019-11-01 (Score: 40)

Total Weighted Health Score: 66.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 5

Infection Control Citations: 1

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 24750.00, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 3

Location and GPS: 330 FRANKLIN TPK,RIDGEWOOD,NJ,07450 (40.9936, -74.102)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2022-06-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-08

Citation on 2022-05-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-03

Citation on 2022-05-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-03

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-05-10

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0911, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2023-12-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0914, Version: New

Description: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-28

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-15

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New

Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-29

Citation on 2022-03-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-26

Citation on 2019-11-01

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0901, Version: New

Description: Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-12-05