Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

• Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0226. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2026.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2026.

• Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2026.

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• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

• Citation F0837. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

• Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 5, 2025 from $12,740 to $0.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

33 of 187 South Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0602. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

• Citation F0755. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

• Citation F0867. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

• Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

• Citation E0015. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

• Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

• Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.4 to 2.0 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

• Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2023.

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