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Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center
1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345228
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 30 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 6 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 3
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $10,868
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- September 5, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | September 5, 2025 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | June 12, 2024 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 61 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
30 health citations across 4 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
September 5, 2025: 11 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/23/2025 |
| B | F-0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | No revisit needed Corrected 09/20/2025 |
| E | F-0887 | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/23/2025 |
| D | F-0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/24/2025 |
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/23/2025 |
| D | F-0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/20/2025 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/23/2025 |
| G | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 07/23/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/16/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/16/2025 |
| D | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/20/2025 |
January 17, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/13/2025 |
June 12, 2024: 10 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0688 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| E | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0578 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/10/2024 |
May 24, 2023: 8 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| E | F-0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| D | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| E | F-0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| E | F-0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/21/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2023 | D | K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/21/2023 |
| 05/24/2023 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/21/2023 |
| 05/24/2023 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/21/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.47 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.84 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.19 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.15 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.24 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 38.2 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 9.1 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Ridgewood Healthcare LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Cch Healthcare (33 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 128
- Average residents per day
- 113.8
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- November 23, 1982
- County/parish
- Beaufort
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
22 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCNH HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 96% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 10-26 NATIONWIDE TR | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NCNH J-DEK LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NCNH J-DEK LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 24% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 36% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FORBRIGHT BANK | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STERN, JACOB | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CCH HEALTHCARE LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARTLEY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LEWIS, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STERN, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 10-26 NATIONWIDE TR | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CCH HEALTHCARE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FORBRIGHT BANK | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NCNH J-DEK LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NCNH PROPCO HOLDING LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RIDGEWOOD PROPCO LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARTLEY, LISA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LEWIS, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STERN, JACOB | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.