Chestnut Ridge Post Acute: Critical Lab Results Ignored - CA
CNA 3 told federal inspectors she would deliver chest compressions at 15 per minute if she found an unresponsive resident. The correct rate is 100 to 120 compressions per minute, according to the facility's own director of nursing.
The nursing assistant had worked at the facility since her hire date but never provided a copy of her CPR certificate to administrators. She told inspectors on January 2nd that she would "put the resident's chin up and perform CPR at the rate of 15 compressions per minute" if she discovered someone who wasn't breathing.
Her technique was wrong in multiple ways. The director of nursing explained that proper CPR requires a backboard placed under the resident and an Ambu-bag to provide two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions. Staff must also immediately call 911 and verify the resident's code status while CPR is in progress.
The director of staff development confirmed it was her responsibility to ensure all nursing staff maintained current, non-expired licenses and certifications. Yet CNA 3 had been working without providing proof of CPR training.
Federal inspectors classified the violation as immediate jeopardy, meaning the facility's failures posed an immediate threat to resident health and safety. The finding suggests that residents requiring emergency resuscitation faced life-threatening delays and improper technique from staff who lacked basic life-saving skills.
The inspection occurred following a complaint to regulators about conditions at the 525 South Central Avenue facility.
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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.
CNA 3 told federal inspectors she would deliver chest compressions at 15 per minute if she found an unresponsive resident.
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.