Ridgmar Medical Lodge

Tarrant · TX · Government - Hospital district · PRIORITY MANAGEMENT chain · 155 certified beds · CCN 676101 · DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY


Ridgmar Medical Lodge operates 155 certified beds in Fort Worth, Texas. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2006-03-11. It averages 70.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Ridgmar Medical Lodge?

CMS lists 32 health-inspection deficiencies for Ridgmar Medical Lodge, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-15.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-15F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2026-02-20F0812, F0814Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.E
2026-02-20F0559, F0684Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-08-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-08-14F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.E
2025-04-08F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.E
2024-11-14F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.G
2024-11-14F0644, F0661, F0693, F0758Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E
2024-11-14F0607, F0609, F0684, F0686, F0755, F0803, F0849Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2024-05-29F0622, F0623Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D
2024-03-13F0600, F0656Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.J
2023-10-12F0679, F0812Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2023-10-12F0557, F0585, F0693, F0755Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2023-10-04F0677, F0880Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was Ridgmar Medical Lodge fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-14Fine$10,361
2024-11-14Fine$10,839
2024-03-13Fine$8,398

Has Ridgmar Medical Lodge had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-12-2113

How is Ridgmar Medical Lodge staffed relative to the TX average?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.274863.38539
Total nursing staff turnover (%)52.755.3
Average number of residents per day70.275.8

Who owns Ridgmar Medical Lodge, and what chain is it in?

Ridgmar Medical Lodge is registered with CMS as Government - Hospital district, operates under the legal business name DECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY and belongs to the PRIORITY MANAGEMENT chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTDECATUR HOSPITAL AUTHORITYsince 12/01/2014
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTCARETRUST REIT INC, CTR PARTNERSHIP LPsince 12/01/2014
CORPORATE OFFICERSCROGGINS, BRIANsince 12/01/2014
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLPMG OPCO-RIDGMAR LLC, MEHARRY, DOUGLASsince 07/22/2024
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFBAUDER, WILLIAM, BOULWARE, DOUGLAS, BOULWARE, STEVENsince 02/18/2025
ADP OF THE SNFBRIDGEPOINTE FINANICAL SERVICES, LLC, CARETRUST REIT INC, CTR PARTNERSHIP LP, INNOVATIVE NURSE CONSULTING, LLC, PMG OPCO-RIDGMAR LLC, PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, PROGRESSIVE REHAB SOLUTIONS, LLC, DOLLAHITE, HENRY, MEHARRY, DOUGLASsince 02/18/2025

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