Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation
1110 Burleyson Drive, Dalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County · (706) 226-1021
102 certified beds, about 79 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115341 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 7, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since June 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.32 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.
63.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
806/23
203/25
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
8D
1E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 7, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled, Food and Nutrition Services Staff Policy, and Preventing Food Borne Illness-Food Handling, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and labeled in a safe and sanitary manner, including maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen equipment. This deficient practice affected 79 residents who consume food from the kitchen with the potential to cause cross-contamination and/or food borne illness. Findings Include: On 05/04/2026 at 9:43 AM, an observation of the kitchen area revealed several food items with no label or date of opening. The food items included: observation of cooler revealed two bags of lettuce, one of which was discolored; two cartons of strawberries, one of which had a gray fluffy substance on the strawberry inside of the carton; [...]
March 27, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan that included trauma-informed care related to the resident's experiences in order to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization related to the resident's diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for one of one resident (Resident (R)46) reviewed for person-centered care plans for PTSD out of 21 sampled residents. This failure placed the residents at an increased risk for re-traumatization of emotional distress.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure three (Residents (R) 5, R15, and R59) reviewed out of 12 residents receiving hospice services out of a total sample of 21 residents had visit notes from the hospice agency. These failures could lead to the risk that the needs of these residents are not addressed.
June 4, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Preventing Foodborne Illness-Food Handling, the facility failed to store stacked pans free from wet nesting to prevent bacterial growth and to discard leftover food items by the use by date in the walk-in refrigerator. The facility census was 77 and the deficient practices affected all 77 residents who received an oral diet.
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain the walk-in freezer in a manner to prevent ice build-up from forming on the air condenser piping, this failure had the potential to contaminate food items located under the ice. The facility census was 77 and 76 residents consumed an oral diet.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled, Resident Self-Administration of Medications and Medication Administration-General, the facility failed to clinically assess one of 26 sampled residents (R) (R#45) for the ability to self-administer medications prior to leaving medications at the bedside. The deficient practice had the potential to adversely affect the safety of R#45 and other residents in the facility.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate for one of 26 sampled residents (R) (R#54) related to transfers.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow the person-centered comprehensive care plan for one of 26 sampled resident (R) R#54 related to utilizing the correct lift for transfers.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, HLTC Safe Patient Handling, the facility failed to ensure the safety of one of 26 sampled residents (R) (R#54) by use of an incorrect lift resulting in a fall without injury.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Psychotropic Medication Management, the facility failed to ensure a stop date was implemented, not to exceed 14 days for psychotropic medications for two of five residents (R) (R#28 and R#64) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This failure had the potential for medication interaction, adverse reactions, respiratory depression, falls, constipation, and increased anxiety.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, HLTC Non-Controlled and Controlled Medication Ordering, Receiving and Storage, the facility failed to ensure one open and punctured insulin vial was discarded on the discard date on one of four medication carts. The deficient practice resulted in resident (R) (R#17) receiving doses from an insulin vial that was past the discard date.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on May 7, 2026, 3 on March 27, 2025, 2 on June 4, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.32 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.60 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.92 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 63.9% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 54.5% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.41 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.61 on weekdays and 2.60 on weekends, 28% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.21 in April to June 2025 to 3.32 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.32 | 0.58 | 3.61 | 2.60 | 0.2% | 0 of 90 | 79 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.02 | 0.61 | 3.22 | 2.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.05 | 0.56 | 3.22 | 2.62 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.21 | 0.53 | 3.48 | 2.55 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 76 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.0 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.1 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.9 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.6 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.0 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HLTC INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hltc Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/08/2009 |
| Ionashku, Helen | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/09/2018 | |
| Ionashku, Helen | Corporate director | Individual | 07/09/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2023: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.60 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.10.
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Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on May 7, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: HLTC INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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