Park Ridge Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Park Ridge Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 4, 2021

  Based on the kitchen food service observations, staff interviews, facility document review and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation and food handling practices to prevent the outbreak of foodborne illness with the potential to affect all but one of the residents in the facility (65 residents from a census of 66 residents). The facility failed to ensure that the dietary staff was trained and knowledgeable about the proper procedures for hand hygiene, disposable glove use, food storage, proper cooling methods and proper sanitation practices in the kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents who needed respiratory care were provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, for three (Residents #54, #39 and #87) of three residents reviewed for oxygen therapy. All three residents were observed receiving oxygen at flow rates not prescribed by their physicians. The findings include:1.On 03/17/26 at 9:15 AM, Resident #54 was observed wearing a nasal cannula (NC) connected to an oxygen (O2) concentrator with the flow rate set at 1.75 liters per minute (LPM). (Photographic evidence obtained) The resident was asked if she adjusted her O2 concentrator flow rate and she replied, I don't touch that. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656May 16, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights set forth at S483.10(c)(2) and S483.10(c)(3), that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment for 1 of 23 residents sampled, Resident #32. The findings include: During a tour of the facility on 5/13/2024 at 12:40 pm Resident #32 was observed resting in his bed. The resident had the covers pulled up to his neck, fully covering his entire body from the neck down. The resident was greeted by members of the survey team. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695May 16, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review , the facility failed to ensure that the resident, who required oxygen therapy was provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive care plan, and physician's orders for one (Resident #18) of 23 residents sampled. The findings include: Observation on 05/13/24 at 12:19 PM revealed Resident #18's oxygen concentrator was set at 2 liters per minute (LPM), but the oxygen tubing was not placed in resident's nostrils. The tubing was observed uncovered and hanging close to floor. (photographic evidence obtained) Observation on 05/15/24 at 1:57 PM revealed Resident #18 being transferred back to bed via Hoyer lift with 2 staff assisting. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842May 16, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure medical records were maintained on each resident that are complete, accurately documented, readily accessible and systematically organized for one of 23 residents sampled, Resident #32. The findings include: During a tour of the facility on 5/13/2024 at 12:40 pm Resident #32 was observed resting in his bed. The resident had the covers pulled up to his neck, fully covering his entire body from the neck down. The resident was greeted by members of the survey team. He attempted to respond verbally to the greeting; however, his speech was mumbled and unintelligible. While mumbling the resident pulled the covers down revealing his upper body. He lifted his left forearm. […]