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Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center
1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 128 beds, Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center serves Washington in Beaufort County, North Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 11, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Beaufort Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 31 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.4 | 23.4 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.2% | 67.1% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,868 | $32,991 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Sep 2025, 12 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×21 E ×7 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | B | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 24 May 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.2%, RNs 9.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.1% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.1% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ridgewood Healthcare Llc. Chain: Cch Healthcare (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncnh Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 96% | 06/01/2016 |
| 10-26 Nationwide Tr | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Ncnh J-Dek LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Starlight Healthcare LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Ncnh J-Dek LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 24% | 06/01/2016 |
| Starlight Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 36% | 06/01/2016 |
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Cch Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| 10-26 Nationwide Tr | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Cch Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2026 |
| Forbright Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2026 |
| Ncnh J-Dek LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Ncnh Propco Holding LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Ridgewood Propco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| Starlight Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Beaufort County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Washington | 140 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 22.1 | $33K | 22 Aug 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Beaufort County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Cch Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ncnh Holdings LLC, 10-26 Nationwide Tr and Ncnh J-Dek LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.