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Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood

304 S. VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Score: 91 / 100

Among nursing homes in New Jersey, Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood stands out with an A grade and a score of 91 out of 100. It ranks in the 91th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood provides above-average staffing with 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.51 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.22 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.57 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.15 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.96 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
May 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    May 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0711 Severity D
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    May 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    May 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 15.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
96
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5