Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center
Washington, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345228) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,868
Phone: (252) 946-9570 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2% annually.
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,868.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Washington, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1982. The facility is licensed for 128 beds and had an average of 113.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Ridgewood an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. This overall score is built from a 2-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measures rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing totals 3.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 of those hours from registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,868.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ridgewood is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as ratings and inspection data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgewood has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ridgewood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, with a 38.2% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,868.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgewood is certified for 128 beds and had an average of 113.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Ridgewood is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cch Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ridgewood was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 23, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ridgewood scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 252-946-9570 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 252-946-9570 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345228?state=NC.
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.