Ridgewood Center
330 Franklin Tpk · Ridgewood, NJ · 07450 · 2014471900
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
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 May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
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 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
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 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315158 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.