The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living
Registered name: NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
BESSEMER, AL · Medicare-certified · 69 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living in Bessemer, AL is rated 2 out of 5 stars overall, with a very low health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 and a recent federal penalty/fines totaling $17,346 in the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 out of 5, with reported nurse staffing at 3.19 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, while quality measures are rated 5 out of 5.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1881 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $17,346recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1881.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.06
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 1.72
- Weekend nursing
- 2.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 79%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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
22.2%27.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%1.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%6.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2%2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16%4.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.6%4.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.6%24.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.5%11.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.9%0%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 pneumonia vaccine
—79.4%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,782 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $17,346 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 9, 2025
- $5,782
Federal fine
May 9, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2022
Now operated by Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living, previously Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 13 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 52.7 residents on an average day (76% of 69 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.