Ridgewood Center, Genesis HealthCare in Bedford, NH has an overall 2-star rating, with 2-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility had $15,646 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $15,646recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2746.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.14
Licensed practical nurses
0.40
Nurse aides
1.73
Weekend nursing
3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.7%22%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%2.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.9%1.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
28.6%33.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.8%16%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.9%27.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35.9%40.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.5%10%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%99%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%92.2%Improving
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 June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,646 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,646 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 21, 2024
$15,646
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
113 residents on an average day (75% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.