Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center
Ridgeway, South Carolina · CCN 425158
30 surveys since 2011, 29 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 163
- Surveys
- 30
- Harm or worse
- 29
- Immediate jeopardy
- 23
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 112
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Fairfield
- Medicare-certified since
- 1986
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 28 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in South Carolina.
Last survey on record
Apr 30, 2026
193 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 2.87 | 3.43 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.31 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 44.6% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J310.0% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1756.7% | E413.3% | F620.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5842×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5611×
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F6021×
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F6041×
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF602Mar 5, 2025
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to monitor, protect, and prevent misappropriation of narcotic medication for 1 of 3 residents (Resident (R)8) reviewed for misappropriation out of a total sample of 21 residents. This failure had the potential to place all residents receiving narcotic pain medication at risk of serious harm of uncontrolled pain due to drug diversion. Cross-Reference: F755 Pharmacy Services. The facility's failure to ensure prevention of misappropriation of property related to narcotic drug diversion had the potential to cause serious harm. Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 03/03/25 and was determined to exist on 02/26/25 in the area of S483.12 Misappropriation F602 at a scope and severity (S/S) of J. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF755Mar 5, 2025
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide and maintain pharmaceutical services for the receipt, disposition, reconciliation, and control of narcotic medication for 1 of 3 residents (Resident (R)8) reviewed for medications out of a total sample of 21 residents. This failure had the potential to place all residents receiving narcotic pain medication at risk of serious harm of uncontrolled pain due to drug diversion. Cross Reference: F602 Misappropriation. The facility's failure to ensure pharmaceutical services were provided to meet the needs of each resident had the potential to cause serious harm. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF867Mar 5, 2025
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program when they did not adequately identify, analyze, and address issues impacting resident care through proper data collection, monitoring, and improvement initiatives related to pharmaceutical services. This had the potential to affect 85 of 85 residents who resided at the facility. The facility's failure to adequately identify, analyze, and address issues impacting resident care through proper data collection, monitoring, and improvement initiatives related to pharmaceutical services had the potential to cause serious harm to residents. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 30, 2026
Based on observation, record review, staff interview, facility policy review, and Ecolab email, the facility failed to ensure the low-temperature dishwasher maintained the required final rinse temperature of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure proper sanitization of dishware and utensils and reduce the potential for foodborne illness transmission. This deficient practice was identified in 1 of 1 main kitchens. Findings Include: Facility Policy: Dishwasher Temperature, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to ensure dishes and utensils are cleaned under sanitary conditions through adequate dishwasher temperatures. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 4. For low temperature dishwashers (chemical sanitization):a. The wash temperature shall be 120 degrees Fahrenheit.b. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF835Feb 13, 2026
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to use its resources effectively and efficiently related to suspension of food service delivery, suspension of oxygen supply, and suspension of linen orders, and an incomplete facility assessment. This inaction in administering the facility had the potential to affect all residents living in the facility. Findings include:Review of an undated and unsigned policy titled, Business Continuity revealed, Policy: This facility plans for continuity of operations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines . 5. Critical resources have been identified. The facility maintains contracts with various vendors for obtaining supplies and materials in case of an emergency. a. […]
Read 46 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 46 of 163 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 30, 2026Standard4 findings
- Feb 13, 2026Complaint5 findings
- Dec 10, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Mar 5, 2025Standard and complaint7 findings · 3 harm
- May 24, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jun 29, 2023Standard and complaint12 findings
- Mar 16, 2023Complaint3 findings
- Jan 13, 2022Standard and complaint4 findings
Show the 22 earlier surveys
- Feb 3, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Sep 16, 2020Standard1 finding
- Sep 5, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Jul 10, 2019Standard12 findings
- May 24, 2018Standard11 findings
- Dec 20, 2017Complaint11 findings · 9 harm
- May 31, 2017Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 9, 2017Standard8 findings
- Jul 28, 2016Standard2 findings
- Aug 3, 2015Standard25 findings · 6 harm
- Mar 12, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Sep 25, 2014Complaint4 findings · 3 harm
- May 22, 2014Standard and complaint17 findings
- Apr 15, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Jan 27, 2014—1 finding
- Dec 11, 2013Complaint10 findings · 5 harm
- Mar 26, 2013—1 finding
- Mar 7, 2013—4 findings
- Nov 8, 2012—10 findings
- Sep 4, 2012—1 finding
- May 22, 2012—2 findings · 2 harm
- Oct 26, 2011—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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