The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
RIDGEWOOD MANOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
DALTON, GA · Medicare-certified · 102 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation in Dalton, GA has an overall 4 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but staffing is weaker at 2 stars with 3.32 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.318 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.318.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 1.82
- Weekend nursing
- 2.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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
13.6%13.5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%9.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%4.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.7%6.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.8%14.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.7%10.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.2%21.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%12.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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%96.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to arrange hospice services or help the resident transfer to a place that would provide hospice care. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 849 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 78.5 residents on an average day (77% of 102 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.