nursing home in Washington, NC
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center
1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889 · (252) 946-9570
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center is a 128-bed for-profit nursing home in Washington, North Carolina (Beaufort County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 5, 2025) found 11 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,868.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.2% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 128
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Cch Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- November 23, 1982
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Beaufort County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345228
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.47 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.44 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.19 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.15 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.2% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 9.1% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 5 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 61 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,868 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 128 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 114 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.9% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.1% | 14% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.4% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.1% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.2% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.2% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.9% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.7% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.3% | 92% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.6% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.6% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 30 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 23, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 16, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 16, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Complaint | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| May 24, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $10,868 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCNH HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 96% | 06/01/2016 |
| NCNH J-DEK LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 24% | 06/01/2016 |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 36% | 06/01/2016 |
| FORBRIGHT BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| 10-26 NATIONWIDE TR Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| CCH HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2026 |
| FORBRIGHT BANK Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2026 |
| HARTLEY, LISA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| LEWIS, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| NCNH J-DEK LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| NCNH PROPCO HOLDING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| RIDGEWOOD PROPCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| STERN, JACOB Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| 10-26 NATIONWIDE TR Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| NCNH J-DEK LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| STERN, JACOB Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| CCH HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
| HARTLEY, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| LEWIS, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| STERN, JACOB Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Cch Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center is at 1624 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889. Phone: (252) 946-9570.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.