Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood

Nursing Home · Ridgewood, NJ

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number315434

Contact & location

304 S. Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Bergen County
Phone
(201) 445-8200
ZIP code
07450 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
90.0 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood, LLC
Chain
Family of Caring Healthcare (8 facilities, avg 3.8★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1998
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.39 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.15 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.53 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.19 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.6 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
22.7 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 15 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-05 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-04
2025-05-05 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-04
2025-05-05 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-15
2025-05-05 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-04
2025-05-05 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-04
2023-03-02 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-03-02 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-03-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-03-02 Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0777 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2023-03-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-03-02 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-05
2021-03-04 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-03-18
2021-03-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-04-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Friedman, Nathan (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Friedman, Edward (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Friedman, Edward (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood?

Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.

Has Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood?

It is part of Family of Caring Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Family of Caring Healthcare at Ridgewood?

(201) 445-8200. The facility is located at 304 S. Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.