RIDGEWAY POST ACUTE

Ridgeway Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 523 Hayes Lane in Petaluma, California, within Sonoma County. The facility operates with 79 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across several categories, using a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Ridgeway Post Acute holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, indicating a greater number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to facilities with higher inspection ratings. In contrast, the staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are above average relative to other facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, indicating that clinical quality indicators for this facility compare favorably to national benchmarks. The combination of lower inspection scores alongside higher staffing and quality measure scores represents a notable variation across the individual rating components. Ridgeway Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is able to serve residents who rely on federal Medicare benefits as well as those covered under the joint federal and state Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits coordinator to confirm current coverage policies and availability. When considered against national averages, Ridgeway Post Acute presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by its health inspection score. However, its 4-star staffing and quality measure ratings are above average, which may be relevant to those evaluating day-to-day care delivery and clinical outcomes. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports, which are publicly available through the Medicare Care Compare database, for detailed information on the specific findings that contribute to the facility's health inspection rating.