Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community
Grade C — 71/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
90
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$31,315
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
100%
DHC OPCO-WACO, LLC
COHEN, BRADFORD
MATTHEWS, TED
DAVIDSON, DAVID
Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | Fine | — | $21,565 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Fine | — | $9,750 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (28)
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community in Waco, Texas has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 71.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community have?
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community has 28 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community been fined?
Yes. Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community has $31,315 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community have?
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community has 90 certified beds with approximately 65 current residents (72% occupancy). The facility is located at 1900 W State Hwy 6, Waco, Texas 76712. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
Data Disclaimer
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