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100 Redding Road West Redding, CT 06896 · Greater Bridgeport County
CMS certification number 075429 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.19 hours per resident per day at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge, above the Connecticut median of 3.81 (US median: 3.72). About 1.32 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.72 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 22.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Connecticut median 35.7%). That is lower than most homes in Connecticut, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge: Medicare and Medicaid
Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Connecticut.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 24, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 18 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 18 citations at Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge across 7 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 17 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (5) and quality of life and care (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed" (tag F0694, level E, October 27, 2022). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 7, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
April 1, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
March 24, 2025 · 5 citations
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure 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.
CProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
November 26, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
October 16, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
October 27, 2022 · 6 citations
EProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
EEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
February 13, 2020 · 1 citation
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 27, 2022. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 7.2 mi
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9.8 mi
Danbury Hospital DanburyEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 29m for patients treated and sent home
- 10.2 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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