Chestnut Ridge Post Acute: Medication Failures - CA
CNA 3 told federal inspectors she would compress at 15 per minute if she found an unresponsive resident. The correct rate is 100 to 120 compressions per minute — nearly eight times faster.
The nursing assistant was hired by the facility but has not submitted any CPR certificate, she confirmed during a January inspection interview. When asked about emergency response, she said 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 outlined proper CPR protocol during the same inspection: staff must use a backboard under the resident, provide two rescue breaths with an Ambu-bag after every 30 compressions, and maintain the 100-120 compression rate. The DON said when CPR begins, other staff should immediately call 911 and verify the resident's code status.
The Director of Staff Development acknowledged responsibility for ensuring all nursing staff maintain current licenses and certifications. She confirmed that CNA 3 has worked at the facility since her hire date without providing CPR documentation.
Federal inspectors classified the violation as immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety. The deficiency affects the facility's ability to respond to cardiac emergencies, when proper CPR technique can mean the difference between life and death.
The inspection narrative cuts off mid-sentence while describing the Staff Development Director's confirmation of the certification gap, suggesting additional findings may emerge as the investigation continues.
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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 compress 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.