Chestnut Ridge Post Acute: CPR Training Gaps - CA
CNA 3, hired by the facility in an undisclosed month, admitted during a January 2nd interview that she had never submitted her CPR certificate to administrators. When asked how she would respond to an unresponsive resident, she said she would "put the resident's chin up and perform CPR at the rate of 15 compressions per minute."
The response alarmed inspectors. The facility's Director of Nursing had explained just minutes earlier that proper CPR requires 100 to 120 compressions per minute — nearly seven times faster than what the uncertified assistant described.
The DON outlined correct emergency procedures during her 3:07 PM interview. Staff discovering an unresponsive resident should immediately check for a pulse, clear the room, then begin CPR using a backboard placed under the patient and an Ambu-bag to deliver two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
The Director of Staff Development confirmed her responsibility to ensure all nursing personnel maintain current, unexpired licenses and certifications. She acknowledged that CNA 3 had not provided CPR documentation since her hire date.
Federal inspectors cited the facility for immediate jeopardy violations affecting resident safety. The citation indicates that untrained staff performing emergency care at incorrect rates could result in death or serious injury during cardiac events when seconds determine survival.
The inspection occurred following a complaint about the facility's emergency response procedures.
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Last verified: August 5, 2026 · Our methodology
CHESTNUT RIDGE POST ACUTE LLC in GLENDALE, CA was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 2, 2026.
The DON outlined correct emergency procedures during her 3:07 PM interview.
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