Ridgeway Post Acute
Petaluma, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555703) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $32,280
Phone: (707) 763-2457 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgeway Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ridgeway Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $32,280.00 for Ridgeway Post Acute, with no payment denials on record. This data set does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Ridgeway Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California, first approved for certification on April 18, 1997. The facility is certified for 79 beds, with an average of 74.6 residents. It is owned under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgeway Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.10, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $32,280.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Ridgeway Post Acute in this data set.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgeway Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ridgeway Post Acute is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 36.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $32,280.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data set does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Ridgeway Post Acute.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 79 beds, with an average of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ridgeway Post Acute was first approved for certification on April 18, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ridgeway Post Acute scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7077632457 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7077632457 to arrange a visit and check current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555703?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.