Chestnut Ridge: Nurses Falsify Medication Records - CA
CNA 3 at Chestnut Ridge Post Acute LLC also admitted she had never provided a copy of her CPR certificate to the facility, raising questions about whether she possessed current certification at all.
The dangerous gap in emergency response training triggered an immediate jeopardy citation from federal inspectors who visited the facility during a complaint investigation.
The facility's Director of Nursing explained proper CPR protocol during the same inspection visit. CPR requires 100 to 120 compressions per minute, with staff using a backboard placed under the resident and an Ambu-bag to provide two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
But CNA 3, hired by the facility in an undisclosed month, demonstrated she would perform the procedure at less than one-sixth the required compression rate. She told inspectors she would "put the resident's chin up and perform CPR at the rate of 15 compressions per minute" if she found an unresponsive resident.
The Director of Staff Development confirmed it was her responsibility to ensure all nursing staff maintained updated, non-expired licenses and certifications. Yet CNA 3 had worked at the facility without providing proof of CPR training.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to ensure staff can respond appropriately to medical emergencies. The citation indicates inspectors found the facility's failure to verify CPR competency created immediate danger to residents who might need emergency resuscitation.
The inspection report cuts off mid-sentence while describing the Director of Staff Development's confirmation about CNA 3's missing certification documentation.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
CHESTNUT RIDGE POST ACUTE LLC in GLENDALE, CA was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 2, 2026.
The facility's Director of Nursing explained proper CPR protocol during the same inspection visit.
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.