Chestnut Ridge Post Acute: Missing Life Support Orders - CA
The certified nursing assistant at Chestnut Ridge Post Acute has worked at the facility since her hire date but never provided a copy of her CPR certification to administrators. When inspectors asked what she would do if she found an unresponsive resident, she described a technique that contradicts basic life-saving protocols.
"She will put the resident's chin up and perform CPR at the rate of 15 compressions per minute," inspectors wrote after interviewing the assistant.
The correct rate is 100 to 120 compressions per minute, according to the facility's own director of nursing. That means the untrained assistant would deliver compressions at roughly one-eighth the proper speed.
The director of nursing explained proper CPR technique to inspectors, emphasizing that staff must use a backboard placed under the resident and an Ambu-bag to provide two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions. She said staff should assess the situation, check for responsiveness, then "initiate CPR right away" while others call 911 and verify the resident's code status.
The director of staff development confirmed it was her responsibility to ensure all nursing staff maintain current, non-expired licenses and certifications. She acknowledged that the nursing assistant has not provided required documentation since her employment began.
Federal inspectors classified the violation as immediate jeopardy, meaning the deficiency posed serious risk of injury, harm, impairment or death to residents. The finding affects few residents but represents a fundamental breakdown in emergency preparedness at the 525 South Central Avenue facility.
The nursing assistant's dangerous misunderstanding of CPR technique could prove deadly in a cardiac emergency, when every compression and every second counts toward a resident's survival.
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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.
When inspectors asked what she would do if she found an unresponsive resident, she described a technique that contradicts basic life-saving protocols.
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.