Inspection Reports for The Ridgewood at St. Paul Homes
339 EAST JAMESTOWN ROAD,, PA, 16125
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
3.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
32% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
46% occupied
Based on a August 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 24
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 8
Aug 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of THE RIDGEWOOD AT ST. PAUL HOMES facility on 08/14/2025.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including lack of properly placed carbon monoxide detectors, unlabeled poisonous materials, unsanitary bathroom conditions, damage to walls, obstructed egress routes, inaccurate fire drill records, and improper medication storage. All deficiencies had plans of correction accepted and were implemented by 10/16/2025.
Deficiencies (8)
| Description |
|---|
| No carbon monoxide detectors were present as required by The Care Facility Carbon Monoxide Alarms Standards Act; the detector was improperly placed approximately 15 feet away and outside the appliance room. |
| A clear plastic spray bottle containing liquid was found unlabeled, violating poisonous materials storage requirements. |
| Multiple smears of fecal matter were observed on the toilet seat and floor in the private resident bathroom of Room #203. |
| A silver dollar–sized indentation/hole was observed on the left wall of the living room in resident room #203. |
| Signage posted on an exit door and a door latch requiring significant force to open were found obstructing unobstructed egress. |
| Fire drill records inaccurately indicated 35 residents evacuated when only 24 personal care residents were present. |
| Two containers of Nystatin powder and a tube of Preparation H were found unsecured in resident #1's room without proper assessment for self-administration. |
| A partially used tube of Preparation H was kept in resident #1's room without a current medication order. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 24
Staffing Hours: 25
Waking Staff: 19
Fire Drill Residents Count: 35
Actual Residents Evacuated: 24
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 39
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 3
Jul 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal inspection of THE RIDGEWOOD AT ST. PAUL HOMES facility on 07/24/2024 to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to fire drill scheduling, medication management, and resident support plan documentation. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented as of the inspection date.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Fire drills were routinely held when additional staff persons were present, contrary to requirements. |
| Discontinued medication (Guaifenesin) for resident #1 was still being stored in the home. |
| Resident #3's support plan did not document how the need for an enabler bar would be met. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 39
Total Daily Staff: 43
Waking Staff: 32
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 14
Residents Diagnosed with Intellectual Disability: 14
Residents with Mobility Need: 4
Residents with Physical Disability: 3
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 28
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 3
Jul 20, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a renewal visit to review the facility's compliance and verify the implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
Findings
The facility was found to have implemented the submitted plan of correction fully. Deficiencies included outdated or unlabeled food items in the freezer, fire drills not conducted during sleeping hours every six months, and incomplete preadmission screening forms. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented by early September 2023.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Unlabeled, undated bags of frozen chicken, ravioli, shredded mozzarella cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese found in the walk-in freezer. |
| Fire drill during sleeping hours not conducted every six months; last drill was on 5/4/23 and previous on 9/19/22. |
| Resident preadmission screening form was not completed within 30 days prior to admission. |
Report Facts
Residents Served: 28
License Capacity: 52
Total Daily Staff: 31
Waking Staff: 23
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 23
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 1
Jul 1, 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. Continued compliance must be maintained.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| The home failed to document certain medication readings on the resident's medication administration record (MAR). |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 23
Total Daily Staff: 23
Waking Staff: 17
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 20
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 15, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was a renewal inspection conducted on 06/15/2021 as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Service Licensing review.
Findings
The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The report notes a deficiency related to annual medical evaluations due to COVID-19 emergency suspension, with corrective actions accepted and implemented.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to have documentation from resident #1's primary care physician indicating the medical evaluation can be conducted at a later date, as required by regulation 2600.141.b.1. |
Report Facts
License Capacity: 52
Residents Served: 20
Total Daily Staff: 20
Waking Staff: 15
Residents Diagnosed with Mental Illness: 3
Residents 60 Years of Age or Older: 20
Notice
Capacity: 52
Deficiencies: 0
Aug 27, 2021
Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal notification and license issuance for The Ridgewood at St. Paul Homes, a Personal Care Home. It informs the facility that an onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months as required by state regulations.
Findings
No inspection findings are reported in this document. It confirms the issuance of a regular license following the renewal application and outlines the requirement for an annual inspection.
Report Facts
Maximum capacity: 52
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie L. Buchenauer | Deputy Secretary, Office of Long-term Living | Signed the renewal notification letter |
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