Ridgewood Center
Ridgewood, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315158) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (201) 447-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgewood Center in Ridgewood, NJ has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ridgewood Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.9%.
Ridgewood Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data for this facility does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Ridgewood Center is a for-profit nursing home in Ridgewood, Bergen County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1974. The facility has 90 certified beds with an average of 74.9 residents. Ridgewood Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgewood Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.29 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for Ridgewood Center in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Genesis Healthcare.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection and quality measure history directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data cycle.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgewood Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Ridgewood Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 38.9% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Ridgewood Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgewood Center has 90 certified beds with an average of 74.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ridgewood Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Ridgewood Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2014471900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2014471900 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Ridgewood Center's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315158?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.