F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 1) of four samples
residents was treated with dignity and respect when Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1) made a humiliating comment
to Resident 1 in front of residents and staff.
This failure resulted in Resident 1 feeling embarrassed and humiliated.
The findings:
A review of Resident 1's admission record indicated admission to the facility in September 2016 with
diagnosis which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a progressive lung disease that
makes it difficult to breathe), chronic pain syndrome (persistent pain), osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder
of the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage) of the left knee, hoarding disorder (a mental health
condition characterized by a person who excessively gathers things) and major depressive disorder (a
mental health condition characterized by symptoms like sadness, loss of interest and low energy).
A review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS- a federally mandated resident assessment tool), dated 5/16/25,
indicated Resident 1 had no memory impairment.
During an interview on 6/17/25 at 12:07 p.m., Resident 1 stated while she was in the hallway in front of the
nurses' station (an area of a health care facility where nurses and other health care staff work behind) and
outside of the dining and activities room, LN 1, Stood there and announced- I am not going to give you your
medication until you take a shower! Resident 1 stated the comment was made in the presence of other
residents and staff members. Resident 1 stated, I don't think I've ever been so god-damned embarrassed.
How would you feel if you were in my situation and a ranking nurse said something like that to you in front
of everyone. I was humiliated! Resident 1 further stated she did not feel respected.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 12:50 p.m., LN 2 stated, It's important to be sure the resident is protected
and to maintain their privacy . It's inappropriate to body shame, or to shame the resident at all . LN 2
confirmed resident care needs should be addressed in private to maintain dignity.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 1:06 p.m., the Assistant Activities Director (AAD) stated a nurse came to
her and told her she did not want Resident 1 participating in activities until she [Resident 1] showered. AAD
further stated, She (LN 1) brought it up to me a couple of times. She doesn't think the resident should be
able to participate if she does not shower. AAD confirmed she heard LN 1 say out loud, You need to take a
shower , to Resident 1, while Resident 1 was in the front hallway by
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555703
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ridgeway Post Acute
523 Hayes Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
the dining and activities room. AAD confirmed residents were seated in the area and staff were nearby.
AAD stated it was disrespectful to the resident, and further stated, They [residents] all have their rights.
They should all be able to participate in activities. Denying the resident of simple needs is not something we
should be doing.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 1:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated it is her expectation staff
are compassionate and respectful, and further stated, To speak in a manner that is respectful to residents.
The DON confirmed it is not acceptable to tell a resident they can not participate in activities until they
[resident] showered. The DON stated, If a patient needed to be changed or they smelled, we should ask
that patient to walk back to the room to address the issue in private .It's important to maintain privacy. No
one wants to be told in front of others that they need to be changed or what needs to be done. The DON
confirmed it could be demeaning (causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others) to the
resident.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 2:02 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated, I expect that they [staff] speak
to them [residents] in a way that is respectful and compassionate of their situation. The ADM confirmed it is
not acceptable to tell a resident they could not participate in activities until they [resident] showered. The
ADM further stated, I would not allow it. I think there is a way to help them shower without holding
something over their head. The ADM confirmed issues regarding resident's hygienic needs should be
addressed in private to maintain the resident's dignity and respect.
During a review of a facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights, dated 2001 indicated,
Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity.
During a review of a facility's P&P titled, Dignity, dated 2001 indicated, Each resident shall be cared for in a
manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and
feelings of self-worth and self-esteem .Residents are encouraged to attend the activities of their choice
.Staff speak respectfully to residents at all times .Staff promote, maintain, and protect resident privacy
.Demeaning practices and standards of care that compromise dignity are prohibited Staff are expected to
promote dignity .
F550 Resident Rights
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 1) of four samples
residents was treated with dignity and respect when Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1) made a humiliating comment
to Resident 1 in front of residents and staff.
This failure resulted in Resident 1 feeling embarrassed and humiliated.
The findings:
A review of Resident 1's admission record indicated admission to the facility in September 2016 with
diagnosis which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a progressive lung disease that
makes it difficult to breathe), chronic pain syndrome (persistent pain), osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder
of the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage) of the left knee, hoarding disorder (a mental health
condition characterized by a person who excessively gathers things) and major depressive disorder (a
mental health condition characterized by symptoms like sadness, loss of interest and low energy).
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555703
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 5
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555703
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ridgeway Post Acute
523 Hayes Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS- a federally mandated resident assessment tool), dated 5/16/25,
indicated Resident 1 had no memory impairment.
During an interview on 6/17/25 at 12:07 p.m., Resident 1 stated while she was in the hallway in front of the
nurses' station (an area of a health care facility where nurses and other health care staff work behind) and
outside of the dining and activities room, LN 1, Stood there and announced- I am not going to give you your
medication until you take a shower! Resident 1 stated the comment was made in the presence of other
residents and staff members. Resident 1 stated, I don't think I've ever been so god-damned embarrassed.
How would you feel if you were in my situation and a ranking nurse said something like that to you in front
of everyone. I was humiliated! Resident 1 further stated she did not feel respected.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 12:50 p.m., LN 2 stated, It's important to be sure the resident is protected
and to maintain their privacy . It's inappropriate to body shame, or to shame the resident at all . LN 2
confirmed resident care needs should be addressed in private to maintain dignity.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 1:06 p.m., the Assistant Activities Director (AAD) stated a nurse came to
her and told her she did not want Resident 1 participating in activities until she [Resident 1] showered. AAD
further stated, She (LN 1) brought it up to me a couple of times. She doesn't think the resident should be
able to participate if she does not shower. AAD confirmed she heard LN 1 say out loud, You need to take a
shower , to Resident 1, while Resident 1 was in the front hallway by the dining and activities room. AAD
confirmed residents were seated in the area and staff were nearby. AAD stated it was disrespectful to the
resident, and further stated, They [residents] all have their rights. They should all be able to participate in
activities. Denying the resident of simple needs is not something we should be doing.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 1:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated it is her expectation staff
are compassionate and respectful, and further stated, To speak in a manner that is respectful to residents.
The DON confirmed it is not acceptable to tell a resident they can not participate in activities until they
[resident] showered. The DON stated, If a patient needed to be changed or they smelled, we should ask
that patient to walk back to the room to address the issue in private .It's important to maintain privacy. No
one wants to be told in front of others that they need to be changed or what needs to be done. The DON
confirmed it could be demeaning (causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others) to the
resident.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 2:02 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated, I expect that they [staff] speak
to them [residents] in a way that is respectful and compassionate of their situation. The ADM confirmed it is
not acceptable to tell a resident they could not participate in activities until they [resident] showered. The
ADM further stated, I would not allow it. I think there is a way to help them shower without holding
something over their head. The ADM confirmed issues regarding resident's hygienic needs should be
addressed in private to maintain the resident's dignity and respect.
During a review of a facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights, dated 2001 indicated,
Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity.
During a review of a facility's P&P titled, Dignity, dated 2001 indicated, Each resident shall be cared for in a
manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and
feelings of self-worth and self-esteem .Residents are encouraged to attend the activities of their choice
.Staff speak respectfully to residents at all times .Staff promote, maintain,
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555703
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 5
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555703
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ridgeway Post Acute
523 Hayes Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
and protect resident privacy .Demeaning practices and standards of care that compromise dignity are
prohibited Staff are expected to promote dignity .
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident 1) of four sampled
residents was treated with dignity and respect when Licensed Nurse 1 (LN 1) stated to Resident 1, I am not
going to give you your medication until you take a shower! in front of residents and staff.
This failure resulted in Resident 1 feeling embarrassed and humiliated.
Findings:
A review of Resident 1's admission record indicated admission to the facility in September 2016 with
diagnosis which included hoarding disorder (a mental health condition characterized by a person who
excessively gathers things) and major depressive disorder (a mental health condition characterized by
symptoms like sadness, loss of interest and low energy).
A review of a Minimum Data Set (MDS- a federally mandated resident assessment tool), dated 5/16/25,
indicated Resident 1 had no memory impairment.
During an interview on 6/17/25 at 12:07 p.m., Resident 1 stated while she was in the hallway in front of the
nurses' station (an area of a health care facility where nurses and other health care staff work behind) and
outside of the dining and activities room, [LN 1] Stood there and announced, 'I am not going to give you
your medication until you take a shower!' Resident 1 stated the comment was made in the presence of
other residents and staff members. Resident 1 stated, I don't think I've ever been so god-damned
embarrassed. How would you feel if you were in my situation and a ranking nurse said something like that
to you in front of everyone? I was humiliated! Resident 1 further stated she flet disrespected.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 12:50 p.m., LN 2 stated, It's inappropriate to body shame, or to shame
the resident at all . LN 2 confirmed resident care needs should be addressed in private to maintain dignity.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 1:06 p.m., the Assistant Activities Director (AAD) stated LN 1 told her she
did not want Resident 1 participating in activities until she [Resident 1] showered. AAD further stated, [LN
1] brought it up to me a couple of times. She doesn't think [Resident 1] should be able to participate if she
does not shower. AAD confirmed she heard LN 1 say out loud, You need to take a shower , to Resident 1
while Resident 1 was in the front hallway by the dining and activities room. AAD confirmed residents were
seated in the area and staff were nearby and could have overheard. AAD stated it was disrespectful to
Resident 1 and further stated, [Residents] all have their rights. They should all be able to participate in
activities. Denying the resident of simple needs is not something we should be doing.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 1:20 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated staff were expected to be
compassionate and respectful, and further stated, To speak in a manner that is respectful to residents. The
DON confirmed it was unacceptable to tell a resident they could not participate in activities until they
[residents] showered. The DON stated, If a patient needed to be changed or they smelled, we should ask
that patient to walk back to the room to address the issue in private .It's important to maintain privacy. No
one wants to be told in front of others that they need to be
(continued on next page)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555703
If continuation sheet
Page 4 of 5
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555703
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ridgeway Post Acute
523 Hayes Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
changed or what needs to be done. The DON confirmed it could be demeaning (causing someone to lose
their dignity and the respect of others) to the resident.
During an interview on 6/16/25 at 2:02 p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated, I expect that they [staff] speak
to them [residents] in a way that is respectful and compassionate of their situation. The ADM confirmed it
was unacceptable to tell a resident they could not participate in activities until they [residents] showered.
The ADM further stated, I would not allow it. I think there is a way to help them shower without holding
something over their head. The ADM confirmed issues regarding resident's hygienic needs should be
addressed in private to maintain the resident's dignity and respect.
During a review of a facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Resident Rights, dated 2001 indicated,
Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity.
During a review of a facility's P&P titled, Dignity, dated 2001 indicated, Each resident shall be cared for in a
manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, and
feelings of self-worth and self-esteem .Residents are encouraged to attend the activities of their choice
.Staff speak respectfully to residents at all times .Staff promote, maintain, and protect resident privacy
.Demeaning practices and standards of care that compromise dignity are prohibited Staff are expected to
promote dignity .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555703
If continuation sheet
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