Ridgmar Medical Lodge

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ridgmar Medical Lodge, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 14, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible and each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for supervision. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1, who had a history of wandering for which he wore a WanderGuard device, was provided with adequate supervision to prevent him from exiting the building on 07/23/25. The resident was observed outside the facility by a staff member, and he was found on the sidewalk near a street sign outside the facility.The noncompliance was identified as past non-compliance. The Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) began on 07/23/25 and ended on 07/24/25. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 13, 2024

  Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse and exploitation for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was protected from sexual abuse by Resident #2, who had a history of being inappropriate with female residents. Resident #1 reported that Resident #2 came into her room on 02/23/24 at 3:00 AM and removed her brief and attempted to have non-consensual intercourse with the resident. An IJ was identified on 03/13/24. The IJ template was provided to the facility on [DATE] at 10:45 AM. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Mar 13, 2024

  Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 1 (Resident #2) of 5 residents reviewed for care plans. The facility failed to ensure Resident #2's care plan included his behaviors and monitoring of his behaviors. An IJ was identified on 03/13/24. The IJ template was provided to the facility on [DATE] at 10:45 AM. While the IJ was removed on 3/13/24, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of Isolated and a severity level of potential for more than minimal harm because all staff had not been trained on documenting inappropriate behavior. This failure could place residents at risk of inappropriate sexual behaviors from other residents. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF925Nov 14, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to keep the facility free of pests for 2 of 6 halls (500 and 600) reviewed for pest control. The facility failed to prevent pests from entering the facility. On 10/21/24, Resident #162 was found in bed with fire ants on his body and he had been bit multiple times his torso, arms, and legs. This failure places residents at risk of serious physical harm from ant or other pest bites. Findings included: 1. Record review of Resident #162's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] reflected the resident was a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety in the facility's only kitchen. 1.The facility failed to ensure the stand-by freezer food items were dated, labeled, and secured. 2. The facility failed to ensure the stand-by refrigerator food items were dated with the date opened or expiration date, labeled with the contents in the clear package or box, and secured and tightly sealed according to the facility policy. 3. The grease in the deep fryer was dirty with blackened grease and food particles around edges. […]