The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Meadows Ridge Care Center
Colton, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
4 out of 5 stars overall. Meadows Ridge Care Center in Colton has solid health inspection and quality ratings at 4 stars each, no fines in the last 24 months, but staffing is lower at 2 stars and reported nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9032 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9032.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.51
- Weekend nursing
- 3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 71%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
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
21.2%13.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%1.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.4%1.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%4.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12%15.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3%1.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.3%Worsening
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
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,032 in total fines.
- $9,032
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2016
Now operated by Meadows Ridge Care Center, previously Western Healthcare Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION · 38 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 86.6 residents on an average day (87% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.