Chestnut Ridge: Missed Respiratory Meds Risk Death - CA
The violation triggered an immediate jeopardy citation during a January 2 complaint investigation, indicating the deficiency posed an immediate threat to resident health or safety.
CNA 3, interviewed by inspectors at 3:15 PM, stated she was hired by the facility but "has not provided a copy of her CPR Certificate to the facility." When asked about emergency response procedures, she said if she found an unresponsive resident, she would "put the resident's chin up and perform CPR at the rate of 15 compressions per minute."
The facility's Director of Nursing confirmed proper CPR requires 100 to 120 compressions per minute, along with specific equipment and techniques. The DON explained that staff must use a backboard placed under the resident and an Ambu-bag to provide two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
The Director of Staff Development, responsible for ensuring all nursing staff maintain current licenses and certifications, confirmed the assistant's training gaps during a 4:05 PM interview.
Federal standards require nursing facilities to ensure staff can provide emergency care. The inspection found the facility failed to verify basic life-saving credentials for direct care staff, potentially putting residents at risk during medical emergencies.
Performing CPR at 15 compressions per minute would be ineffective in maintaining blood circulation during cardiac arrest. Medical guidelines specify that inadequate compression rates can result in poor outcomes for patients requiring resuscitation.
The facility must correct the immediate jeopardy violation and demonstrate that all staff providing direct resident care possess current, valid CPR certification before being allowed to work independently.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 18, 2026 · Our methodology
CHESTNUT RIDGE POST ACUTE LLC in GLENDALE, CA was cited for immediate jeopardy violations during a health inspection on January 2, 2026.
The DON explained that staff must use a backboard placed under the resident and an Ambu-bag to provide two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.