Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Jasper, Walker County, with 98 certified beds and 4 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N6402 for 98 beds (regular status).
How does CMS rate Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.?
CMS shows 4 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Ridgewood Health Services, Inc., with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 98 / 82.4 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Individual |
| Chain (CMS) | None listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | November 1, 1977 |
| ADPH license | N6402, 98 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Annette Snow |
Its average daily census of about 82 fills roughly 84% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
How many deficiencies were cited at Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated January 9, 2020, produced 2 health deficiencies for Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.: 2 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey December 20, 2018) recorded 0. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. at or below the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.?
Residents at Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. get about 3.90 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.69 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 45.6% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 35.3%.
Which nursing homes are near Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. in Jasper, about 1.3 miles away, which CMS rates 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. | 1.3 | 148 | 2 of 5 | 5 |
| Shadescrest Health Care Center | 2.0 | 107 | 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 8.6 | 114 | 1 of 5 | 9 |
| Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | 13.7 | 59 | 1 of 5 | 10 |
| Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 29.8 | 117 | 2 of 5 | 8 |
Where is Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. located?
Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. sits at 201 Oakhill Road, Jasper 35504; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Baptist Health Walker Hospital, about 2.3 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Walker County works out of Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) (205-670-5770); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What should we check before choosing Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.?
Use the data: ask to see the full January 9, 2020 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 84% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
