Inspection Reports for Ridgewood at Shenango Valley
ONE ELSTON WAY,, HERMITAGE, PA, 16148
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
4.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
9% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
52% occupied
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 27
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Jun 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to food refrigeration temperatures and medication labeling, storage, administration, and adherence to prescriber's orders. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted and later determined to be fully implemented.
Deficiencies (5)
Refrigerator temperatures in the kitchen were above the required 40°F, reaching 46°F at 10:30 a.m. and 56°F at 2:00 p.m.
Resident #1's medication label incorrectly indicated the medication was 'as needed' instead of scheduled dosing.
Resident #2's medication label was missing sliding scale insulin dosage information for blood glucose levels 401-999.
Resident #3's blood glucose reading was documented incorrectly, resulting in an insulin overdose.
Resident #1's prescribed medication Citalopram was not available in the home on 5/21/25 and 5/22/25.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 27
Current Hospice Residents: 5
Resident with Mobility Need: 3
Total Daily Staff: 30
Waking Staff: 23
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 33
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 7, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal licensing inspection of the facility Ridgewood at Shenango Valley on 05/07/2024.
Findings
No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Residents Served: 33
License Capacity: 52
Current Hospice Residents: 3
Residents Age 60 or Older: 33
Residents with Mobility Need: 2
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 12
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 8
Date: May 17, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility license.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented following the inspection. Multiple deficiencies were identified related to resident personal equipment, furniture and equipment, lighting, food storage, fire drill records, medication storage, and medication records, all of which had accepted plans of correction with completion dates.
Deficiencies (8)
Resident #1's bed had an uncovered area posing a potential entrapment hazard.
Fabric was torn on a lampshade in the sitting area between bedrooms.
Resident #3 did not have access to a source of light that can be turned on/off at bedside.
Unsealed food items were found in the walk-in freezer including chicken filets and various cheeses.
Four unlabeled and undated plastic containers containing cereals were found in the dry storage area.
Fire drill record for the drill conducted on 2/24/22 at 3:05 did not indicate a.m. or p.m.
Resident #2's prescribed medications were not available in the home.
Resident #1's medication administration record (MAR) indicated a different dose than prescribed.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 12
Total Daily Staff: 12
Waking Staff: 9
Hospice Residents: 1
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 20
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Jun 22, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of the facility's license.
Findings
The inspection found that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented. Specific deficiencies included lint accumulation in dryer lint traps and incomplete resident assessments and support plan signatures, all of which were addressed with corrective actions.
Deficiencies (4)
Approximate 1/4 inch accumulation of lint in the lint trap of the dryer in hall #400.
Resident #1’s initial assessment did not include a diagnosis indicated on the initial medical evaluation dated 4/28/21.
Resident #1’s support plan was not signed by the resident nor indicated inability or refusal to sign.
Resident #2’s support plan was not signed by the resident nor indicated inability or refusal to sign.
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 20
Current Hospice Residents: 1
Residents with Mobility Need: 2
Residents with Physical Disability: 2
Total Daily Staff: 22
Waking Staff: 17
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