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Ridgewood Center, Genesis HealthCare

BEDFORD, NH · Medicare-certified · 150 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.2746 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $15,646 was recorded.

  5. 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.