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Inspection visit

Health inspection

THE RIDGE POST ACUTECMS #5557999 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for four out of fifteen sampled residents (Residents 12, 5, 8 and 31): 1. For Resident 12, there was no comprehensive, person-centered care plan for his side rail or bed rail (bars attached to the side of the bed for safety and mobility aids);2. For Resident 5, she had no bed rail care plan; 3. For Resident 8, staff did not implement a care plan intervention of monitoring oxygen saturation (measurement of how much oxygen is in the blood) every shift. 4. For Resident 31, she had no activity care plan. These failures had the potential to result in the residents, not receiving the intervention and monitoring necessary to maintain their highest level of well-being. Findings: 1.During the initial observation of Resident 12 on 1/6/26 at 12:40 p.m., Resident 12 was laying in his bed. Resident 12 was calm, comfortable, confused and could not answer questions. He had 1/3 left side rail or bed rail up. Review of Resident 12's admission record (document created when a resident is admitted to a healthcare facility, containing the vital information about the resident) dated 1/8/26 indicated, Resident 12 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with the primary diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia (subtype of schizophrenia characterized by significant disruptions in motor behavior and extreme psychological disturbances). Review of Resident 12's order listing report dated 1/9/26 indicated, Resident 12 had an order to put 1/3 left bed rail up when in bed, to assist resident in bed mobility and/or transfers, last ordered on 1/4/26. Review of Resident 12's care plans indicated, Resident 12 did not have a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for his bed rail. During the concurrent review of Resident 12's care plans and interview with assistant director of nursing/infection preventionist (ADON/IP) on 1/9/26 at 10:20 a.m., ADON/IP acknowledged that Resident 12 had 1/3 left bed rail up when in bed but did not have a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for his 1/3 left bed rail and would have it updated. During the interview with director of nursing (DON) on 1/9/26 at 2:13 p.m., DON verified that the care plan for the bed rail should be comprehensive and person-centered and would follow up on it. (continued on next page) 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 555799 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 555799 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Ridge Post Acute 1355 Clayton Road San Jose, CA 95127 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some 2. Review of Resident 5's admission record dated 1/8/26 indicated, Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the primary diagnosis of hemiplegia (paralysis affecting one side of the body, resulting from brain or spinal cord damage), unspecified affecting left dominant side (preference to use this side of the body over the other). Review of Resident 5's order listing report dated 1/9/26 indicated, Resident 5 had an order to put 1/5 bilateral bed rails up when in bed, to assist resident in bed mobility and/or transfers every shift. Resident 5 was discharged to home, 12/23/25 with medications, discharge instructions and home health was set-up. Review of Resident 5's care plans indicated, Resident 5 did not have a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for her bed rails. During the concurrent review of Resident 5's care plans and interview with ADON/IP on 1/9/26 at 11:40 a.m., ADON/IP acknowledged that Resident 5 had 1/5 bilateral bed rails but did not have a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for her bed rails. During the interview with director of nursing (DON) on 1/9/26 at 2:13 p.m., DON verified that the care plan for the bed rails should be comprehensive and person-centered and would follow up on it. Review of the facility's policy titled, Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered, revised March 2022 indicated, A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident. 3. During an observation on 1/6/26 at 10:28 a.m. Resident 8 was in bed and was on oxygen at 2 liters per minute (L/min, unit of flow rate). Review of Resident 8's clinical record indicated she was under hospice care and depended on supplemental oxygen. Review of Resident 8's physician orders indicated the resident had an order for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula for shortness of breath and comfort. Review of Resident 8's care plan for oxygen therapy, dated 6/3/25 indicated an intervention, Monitor and record O2 saturation QS [every shift]. There was no documentation that indicated Resident 8's oxygen saturation was monitored and recorded every shift. During an interview on 1/09/26 at 10:11 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident 8 was on oxygen and her oxygen saturation should be taken every shift. The DON stated there was no order for Resident 8's oxygen saturation to be taken every shift. Review of the facility's policy, Oxygen Administration, revised 10/2010 indicated while the resident is receiving oxygen therapy, assess for vital signs, lunch sounds, and oxygen saturation. 4. Review of Resident 31's clinical record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555799 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 555799 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Ridge Post Acute 1355 Clayton Road San Jose, CA 95127 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 0656 Review of Resident 31's activity care plan indicated a created date of 1/6/26. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm There was no documentation Resident 31 had an activity care plan after her 11/18/25 admission. Residents Affected - Some During an interview on 1/12/26 at 1:42 p.m. the DON stated Resident 31 only had one activity care plan and confirmed it was created on 1/6/26. Review of the facility's policy, Activity Evaluation, dated 2/2023 indicated, An activity evaluation is conducted as part of the comprehensive assessment to help develop an activities plan that reflects the choices and interests of the resident . Each resident's activities care plan relates to his/her comprehensive assessment and reflects his/her inidividual needs. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555799 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

9 citations recorded*CMS

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.

  • 0628GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F628 - Documentation

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0638GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F638 - Quarterly Review Assessment

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

  • 0644GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F644 - Coordination

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0658GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0726GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F726 - Nursing Services

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

  • 0732GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F732 - Nurse Staffing Information

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0912GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F912 - Measure at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple resident

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 12, 2026 survey of THE RIDGE POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of THE RIDGE POST ACUTE on January 12, 2026. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE RIDGE POST ACUTE on January 12, 2026?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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