Civita Care Center at Long Ridge

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Civita Care Center at Long Ridge, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 22, 2025

  Based on tour of the kitchen, observations, review of facility policy and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that expired food items were discarded in a timely manner, dishwasher temperatures and sanitizing sink sanitizer concentrations were consistently recorded. The facility also failed to ensure the 3-bay sink was used appropriately, and clean dishes were stored in a sanitary manner. The findings included: a An observation of the walk-in refrigerator with [NAME] #1 at 11:20 AM identified an open can of whipped cream with dry white substance on the tip of the can. There were also some brown stains on the metal-colored area of the can. The expiration date on the whipped cream can indicated Best by 5/14/2024. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Sep 26, 2023

  Based on observation, review of facility documentation, job descriptions, and interviews for 7 of 8 units, the facility failed to ensure the environment was clean, maintained in good repair, and a in a homelike manner. The findings include: Observation during the initial tour on 9/24/23 at 10:08 AM through 11:30 AM, and on 9/25/23 at 12:15 PM with the Environmental Services Director, and the ADNS identified the following: a. Damaged, bent, and/or broken bed footboard in bedroom on First floor South wing in room [ROOM NUMBER]. b. Damaged, torn, stains, and/or peeling wallpaper in bedroom on Second floor South wing in rooms 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, and 209. Second floor [NAME] wing in rooms 210, 212, 213, 214, 216, and 219. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Sep 26, 2023

  Based on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interview the facility failed to date and discard medications timely, failed to store treatment supplies according to facility policy, and failed to ensure medication refrigerators temperature logs were complete. The findings: 1a. Observation of the Station 1 medication room with RN #3 on [DATE] at 7:45 AM identified the refrigerator temperature log for August and [DATE] were incomplete for the morning temperatures and had not been monitored for all of the evening temperatures. There were multiple Insulin pens, 2 vials of Tuberculin solution, and 3 bags of intravenous solution in the refrigerator. Further, the freezer was completely covered with thick ice. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 26, 2023

  Based on observation, review of the facility policy, and interviews the facility failed to label and date food items and discard when appropriate, maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and have garbage cans stored or covered away from clean area. The findings: 1a. Tour of the kitchen with Cook #1 on 9/24/23 at 6:45 AM identified in the cook refrigerator there was a large container labeled as chix salad dated 9/4/23. Cook #1 indicated it was not chicken salad it was egg salad and should have been discarded after 3 days. Additionally, there was a large container of sauerkraut with a use by date of 9/17/23, and a container of tuna salad dated 9/15/23. Cook #1 discarded the items. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Apr 8, 2026

  Based on record review, facility documentation review, and staff interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure an accident was reported timely when Resident #1 hit his/her hip during a transfer. The findings include: Resident #1 had a diagnosis of chronic atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm), vascular dementia, and muscle weakness. The admission Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] identified Resident #1 had a Brief Interview Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11 indicating moderately impaired cognition and required partial assistance with transfers. The Resident Care Plan dated 1/10/26 identified a fall risk, agitation, restlessness, and needed assistance with activities of daily living. […]