Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood

RIDGEWOOD, NJ · 96 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 5, 2025

CMS Certification Number 315434 · first certified May 1998

Ownership

Operated by FAMILY OF CARING HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company

Ownership changed October 3, 2018 (change of ownership)to FAMILY OF CARING HEALTHCARE AT RIDGEWOOD, LLC from VAN DYK HEALTH CARE INC

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within NJ

15 citations — more than 50% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window is open now: August 2026 to January 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Emergency preparedness

1 of the 15 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

E-0037

Physical environment (health survey)

3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0584 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.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	15
Median facility in NJ	15
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
March 4, 2021	0
March 2, 2023	5
May 5, 2025	10

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	2	2025-05-05
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	2	2025-05-05
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	1	2025-05-05
K-0929	Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.	1	2023-03-02
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	1	2025-05-05
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	1	2023-03-02
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	1	2023-03-02
K-0225	Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.	1	2025-05-05

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Egress Deficiencies 6
Smoke Deficiencies 4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
Services Deficiencies 1
Other 1

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Egress Deficiencies	6
Smoke Deficiencies	4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	3
Services Deficiencies	1
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

May 5, 2025 — 10 citations

Citations issued on May 5, 2025
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2025)
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2025)
K-0225	Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025)
K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2025)
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2025)
K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2025)
K-0347	Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)
K-0531	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2025)
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2025)

March 2, 2023 — 5 citations

Citations issued on March 2, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 3, 2023)
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 3, 2023)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023)
K-0929	Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 3, 2023)

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