Ridgeway Rehab Center
5743 Edmondson Avenue · Catonsville, MD · 21228 · 4107475250
61 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $37,805 |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
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.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
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 March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
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 March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
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.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
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 December 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
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.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 6, 2024 | Fine | $37,805 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215227 · certified since November 20, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.