Public Record
Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 69
- Avg. residents per day
- 53.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 30
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2025-05-09
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Citations
30 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0740Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0924Generalpotential for harm
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- 0770Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
- 0605Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0916Generalpotential for harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0232Generalpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0325Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection11 deficiencies
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- View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living?
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bessemer, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015060.
- What is the CMS rating for Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living?
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living have?
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living is certified for 69 beds. It serves an average of 53.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living have?
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living has 30 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living last inspected?
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living was last inspected on May 9, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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