The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Stafford Healthcare at Ridgemont
Registered name: AVAMERE REHABILITATION AT RIDGEMONT
PORT ORCHARD, WA · Medicare-certified · 96 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Stafford Healthcare at Ridgemont has a 4-star overall rating, with strong health inspection and quality scores but a low 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0222 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0222.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.9%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%3.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.6%10.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.7%25.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.6%18%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
65.2%64.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2023
Now operated by Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont, previously Stafford Healthcare at Ridgemont.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AVAMERE · 28 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.9 residents on an average day (81% of 96 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.