Ridgmar Medical Lodge
Ridgmar Medical Lodge is a 2-star rated nursing home in Fort Worth, TX with 155 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 53 health violations on record. Federal fines total $17,225 across 6 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 8, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Texas public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 3 penalties totaling $9,750
Fine
Payment Denial
Fine
2020 1 penalties totaling $975
Fine
2018 2 penalties totaling $6,500
Fine
Payment Denial
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2024 4 violations
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2023 8 violations
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2022 11 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2021 11 violations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 1 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 3 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2018 10 violations
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
2017 4 violations
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgmar Medical Lodge
- What violations has Ridgmar Medical Lodge received?
- Ridgmar Medical Lodge has 53 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Ridgmar Medical Lodge?
- Ridgmar Medical Lodge has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Ridgmar Medical Lodge last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Ridgmar Medical Lodge safe?
- Safety at Ridgmar Medical Lodge should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Ridgmar Medical Lodge?
- Phone: (817) 665-1971. Address: 6600 Lands End Court, Fort Worth, TX. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Ridgmar Medical Lodge offer?
- Ridgmar Medical Lodge is a skilled nursing facility with 155 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Fort Worth, TX?
- Compare Ridgmar Medical Lodge with other nursing homes in Fort Worth, TX on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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