Inspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on March 24, 2025, showed deficiencies related to medical records, care plans, medication storage, and pressure ulcer management. Earlier inspections had a mixed record, with some renewal inspections finding no violations and others citing issues including physical restraints, infection control, medication administration, and resident safety. Prior deficiencies mainly involved resident care planning, medication management, and infection prevention. Complaint investigations were not noted in the recent reports, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates recurring challenges in care documentation and medication practices, with no clear pattern of consistent improvement or decline over time.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
2.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
50% better than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
76% occupied
Based on a March 2025 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 47
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection with violations identified during the inspection.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection, as noted in an attached violation letter dated 4/3/25.
Report Facts
Inspection dates: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Brown | Administrator | Personnel contacted during inspection |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 47
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for renewal purposes.
Findings
The report indicates that this was a renewal licensing inspection. No violations or citations were marked as identified or issued in the provided document.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Brown | Administrator | Personnel contacted during the inspection. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 6
Date: Mar 24, 2025
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made to Ridge Crest At Meadow Ridge, concluding on March 24, 2025, by representatives of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a recertification survey.
Findings
The report details multiple violations of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies related to medical records, care plans, medication storage, and pressure ulcer management. Deficiencies include failure to complete significant change assessments, incomplete hospice care plans, inadequate fall risk care plans, improper medication reconciliation, and failure to ensure proper use and documentation of air mattresses for pressure ulcer prevention.
Deficiencies (6)
Failure to complete significant change assessment within 14 days after admission to hospice services for Resident #29.
Failure to ensure the Resident Care Plan was comprehensive to include hospice care for Residents #29 and #46.
Failure to review and revise the Resident Care Plan after a fall with major injury for Resident #36.
Failure to ensure physician orders related to air mattress settings were followed for Resident #45 with pressure ulcers.
Failure to establish a system of records for receipt and disposition of controlled drugs and failure to ensure account of all controlled drugs was maintained and periodically reconciled.
Failure to ensure expired medication was disposed of and medication storage areas were locked when not in use.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for hospice services: 1
Residents reviewed for death: 1
Residents reviewed for accidents: 1
Residents reviewed for pressure ulcers: 1
Residents reviewed for medication storage and narcotic reconciliation: 1
Residents reviewed for medication storage and expired medication: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Judith Birtwistle | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed the notice letter regarding the plan of correction submission. |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 41
Capacity: 56
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 21, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection for the facility.
Findings
No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection. The certification file was reviewed.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed/Bassinet Capacity: 56
Census: 41
Inspection Dates: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Feia Roseno | DNS | Personnel contacted during inspection |
| Claudia Dunford | ADON | Personnel contacted during inspection |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 44
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 27, 2021
Visit Reason
COVID-19 monitoring visit to the facility.
Findings
No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Yvette Dobruck | Administrator | Personnel contacted during the inspection. |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 46
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 1, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited as a result of this COVID-19 focused survey conducted on July 1, 2020.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 49
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 19, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited as a result of this COVID-19 focused survey.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 36
Capacity: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 27, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
The survey focused on infection prevention and control practices related to COVID-19 compliance at the facility.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 24, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Survey was conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, including proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
The survey found the facility compliant with no deficiencies cited related to infection prevention and control practices for COVID-19.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 48
Capacity: 56
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 10, 2020
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection for the facility Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection, as noted in an attached violation letter.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Weld | DPS | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
| Yvette DuBose | Personnel contacted during the inspection | |
| Admini | Personnel contacted during the inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 51
Capacity: 56
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Dec 17, 2018
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made on December 17, 18, and 19, 2018 by representatives of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a certification inspection.
Findings
Violations of the Connecticut General Statutes and/or regulations were identified during the inspection, including issues related to physical restraints, infection control, medication administration, and pressure ulcer care. The facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints and did not consistently implement infection control precautions. Plans of correction were submitted addressing these deficiencies.
Deficiencies (5)
Failure to ensure residents were free from physical restraints, including improper bed placement against the wall and chairs placed around beds.
Failure to consistently implement standard infection control precautions, including improper use of personal protective equipment by housekeeping staff.
Failure to accurately code resident's utilization of antipsychotic medication on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment.
Failure to treat or implement intervention to treat a resident's change in skin condition related to pressure ulcers.
Failure to ensure a safe environment for residents, including issues related to falls and environmental hazards.
Report Facts
Licensed Bed Capacity: 56
Census: 51
Inspection Dates: 3
Fall Risk Score: 90
Fall Risk Score: 55
Pressure Ulcer Measurement: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Belanger | Administrator | Named in relation to the inspection and findings. |
| Yvette Dobruck | Administrator | Named in plan of correction responses and correspondence. |
| Connie Greene | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed inspection and correspondence documents. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Dec 17, 2018
Visit Reason
Unannounced visits were made to Meadow Ridge on December 17, 18 and 19, 2018 by representatives of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a certification inspection.
Findings
The report details violations related to resident care, including improper use of physical restraints and failure to ensure a safe environment for residents at risk of falls. Specific findings include issues with bed placement against walls and use of chairs as restraints, as well as failure to accurately code medication utilization and inconsistent infection control practices.
Deficiencies (3)
Failure to ensure residents were free from physical restraints, including bed placement against the wall without waiver and use of chairs as restraints.
Failure to accurately code resident's utilization of antipsychotic medication on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment.
Failure to consistently implement standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection, including improper use of personal protective equipment by housekeeping staff.
Report Facts
Fall risk assessment score: 90
Fall risk assessment score: 55
Compliance date: Mar 26, 2020
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Greene | Supervising Nurse Consultant | Signed letter and involved in investigation |
| Yvette Dobruck | Administrator | Signed Plan of Correction letter |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 47
Capacity: 56
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 12, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing renewal inspection and included a complaint investigation (Complaint # CT #22285).
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation # CT #22285 was conducted as part of this inspection.
Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified during the inspection, resulting in a citation (Citation # 18-05).
Report Facts
Citation number: 18.05
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Belanger | Administrator | Personnel contacted during the inspection. |
| Kimberly Held | Nurse | Personnel contacted during the inspection. |
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