Meadows Ridge Care Center

Meadows Ridge Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1700 E Washington St in Colton, California, 92324, within San Bernardino County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds 99 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Meadows Ridge Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5 stars, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that track resident health outcomes. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. Staffing ratings account for hours provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Meadows Ridge Care Center is certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet California's financial and functional eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (909) 824-1530 or consult with a benefits counselor to determine applicable coverage. When compared to national benchmarks, Meadows Ridge Care Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 4-star rating, along with the 4-star ratings in health inspections and quality measures, places the facility above the national average of 3.0 stars in those categories. However, the 2-star staffing rating indicates that nurse and aide staffing hours per resident per day are below what is typical nationally. Prospective residents and their families may wish to consider staffing levels alongside other factors when evaluating care options in the Colton area and broader San Bernardino County region.