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Complaint Investigation

Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center

Inspection Date: September 5, 2025
Total Violations 11
Facility ID 345228
Location Washington, NC
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0602

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0602 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-20.

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F-Tag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-16.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-16.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Past Non-Compliance.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-07-23.

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F-Tag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-23.

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F-Tag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0700 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-20.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-23.

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F-Tag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-24.

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F-Tag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-23.

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F-Tag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0925 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: No revisit needed.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-20.

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F-Tag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0947 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-23.

📋 Inspection Summary

Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington, NC inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Washington, NC, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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