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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood is a 98-bed skilled nursing facility in Ridgewood, New Jersey, privately owned and operated by Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood, LLC. The community is located half a mile from the center of Ridgewood in Bergen County and accepts Medicare with 24-hour nursing coverage.
CMS rates the facility 4 stars overall, with a Health Inspection sub-rating 39% above the New Jersey average — the component driving the overall score. The staffing sub-rating also performs above the state benchmark, though nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, modestly below New Jersey’s average of 3 hours and 55 minutes. Quality Measures are slightly under the state average.
Since 2020, the facility has completed eight inspections and recorded 32 total deficiencies — a rate of 8.8 per year compared with the New Jersey average of 5.2, roughly 69% higher. The 2023 recertification cycle was the heaviest, producing 14 and 10 citations respectively across two surveys, with findings spread across infection control, staffing documentation, and life-safety code items. The May 2025 routine inspection cited six deficiencies involving environmental conditions, medication management, and documentation accuracy. The most recent visit in November 2025 found no deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were recorded.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 90%, above the New Jersey average of 77%, and has trended upward since 2020. The facility’s rehabilitation lineup is well-developed. Programs include subacute rehabilitation, orthopedic services, a proprietary Connect™ Cardiac/Pulmonary program, stroke recovery, and a Transitional Care/Rapid Recovery track. Memory care, respite care, and hospice are also offered. Amenities include beauty and barber services, weekly manicures, programming for visually impaired residents, and large-screens for watching movies.
While Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood could serve post-acute residents in Bergen County seeking short-term rehabilitation before returning home, its higher deficiency levels warrant closer review when considering longer-term placement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 167th out of 274 homes in New Jersey. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 13m per day | ▲ 78% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 43m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 34m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 8m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 24m per day | ▲ 300% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 58m per day | ▲ 100% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood is administrated by Ms. Mary Robin Magher.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Nathan Friedman
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 35 | 18 | This facility has 94% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (35 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 94% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 5.8 | 3 | This facility has 93% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.8 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 93% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.2 | 2 | This facility has 60% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (3.2 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 60% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 9 | This facility has 22% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (11 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 22% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing individuals about privacy practices. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related to medication management, documentation accuracy, infection control, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were noted. Prior reports cited issues such as improper medication labeling, incomplete physician documentation, inadequate infection prevention practices, and staffing concerns. The facility’s record suggests some improvement over time, with the latest inspection showing no deficiencies after previous citations in these areas.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on May 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
33% better than New Jersey average
5% worse than New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
21 total: 18 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
36 total: 10 full-time employees and 26 contractors.
36
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
73 total: 48 full-time employees and 25 contractors.
73
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,577 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 25 | 73 | 19,852 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 3 | 21 | 7,603 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 26 | 36 | 4,715 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,011 | 86 | 93% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,773 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,323 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1,536 | 79 | 86% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 923 | 70 | 76% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 920 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 721 | 80 | 87% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 524 | 63 | 68% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 463 | 49 | 53% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 456 | 83 | 90% | 5.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 49 | 53% | 8.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 212 | 66 | 72% | 2.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
87% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
50% fewer fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
1581% more payment denials than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.1
34% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.3
31% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.5%
14% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.6%
87% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.9%
6% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
11% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
45% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
53% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.8%
68% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
92% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.4%
6% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
8% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.6%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.60
23% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.62
45% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
26% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
9% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.6%
16% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.7%
13% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.8%
7% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
55.9%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.6%
24% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
79Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #120 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 272 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ridgewood's city center to Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NJ state health department records, Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood's license number is 60227.
According to NJ state health department records, Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood's occupancy is 90%.
Ms. MARY ROBIN MAGHER is the administrator of Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood.
Family Of Caring Healthcare At Ridgewood has 98 beds.
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