Cedar Ridge Inn
Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington, NM — inspection on August 27, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
should have notified her as well, even though she was out.
The DON stated the resident's wound was
08/27/25 at 10:30 am, during an interview, the Medical Director (MD) stated he did not remember
stated he was aware of the wound before R #10 went out to the hospital on [DATE]. He stated it was expected staff would notify him of any change in condition, to include worsening wounds. N. On 08/27/25 at 11:20 am, during an interview, Family Member #10 stated she was aware of the wound on 07/18/25.
She stated she watched it get worse and talked to the facility nursing staff about it.
She stated she went to the DON on 08/05/25 and showed her a picture of the wound.
She stated the DON got a consult for R #10 on 08/05/25 and the orders were changed.
Family member #10 stated R #10 was put on antibiotics (08/06/25), but he ended up in the hospital with an infection 08/11/25.ˆ O. On 08/27/25 at 11:36 am, during an interview, the WCNP stated the first time she saw the wound was on 08/07/25.
She stated the wound was an unstageable pressure wound with 100% dry eschar.
She stated the facility already ordered Santyl, and that was the treatment she would have put into place.
The WCNP stated a wound culture could not be done due to the dry eschar.
She stated she did not see R #10 again, because the resident went out to the hospital.ˆ
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Cedar Ridge Inn 800 Saguaro Trail Farmington, NM 87401
prevent accidents.
prevent tipping and falling over for 1 (R #13) of 2 (R #13 and R #14) residents. If the oxygen container
the oxygen cylinder to self-propel across the facility.
The findings are: A.
Record review of the facility's oxygen safety policy, last revised 2025, indicated oxygen cylinders will be properly chained or supported in racks or other fastenings (sturdy portable carts, approved stands) to secure all cylinders from falling, whether connected, unconnected, full or empty. B. On 08/26/25 at 10:35 am, an observation revealed R #13's oxygen tank sat unsecured next to her recliner. R #13 was not using the oxygen.ˆ C. On 08/26/25 at 10:35 am, during an interview, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the portable oxygen container should not be in R #13's room.
She stated oxygen cylinders should not be stored unsecured, because it could cause an accident.ˆ
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