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Ridgeway Post Acute

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

523 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA 9495279 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 59 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (24 vs median 13.0)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in PACS GROUP chain · $32,280 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility's strong rehab therapy team and kind nursing staff make it a great option for recovery and long-term comfort. However, families should closely monitor response times to call lights and verify that hygiene care standards are being met consistently, as some patients have reported significant delays in assistance.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

59 reviews on Google
Families considering Ridgeway Post Acute will find a facility praised for its exceptionally kind, professional, and attentive nursing and therapy teams. While many residents feel at home due to the warm atmosphere, there are serious, recurring reports regarding delayed responses to call lights and inconsistent hygiene care. The facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation success and cleanliness, but potential residents should verify staffing responsiveness during night or weekend shifts.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Effective and skilled rehabilitation/physical therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Welcoming and organized admissions process

Concerns

  • Delayed response to call lights (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent hygiene and bathing care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with medication management/accuracy (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2341.0'13(2)4.03.0'21(4)5.05.0'23(2)4.54.7'25(21)3.6'26(22)

Distribution · 82 analyzed

5
50
4
19
3
1
2
0
1
12

How They Respond to Reviews

70%response rate
Good

The owner uses a mix of templated responses for general praise and highly personalized, empathetic responses for specific staff mentions or serious medical concerns. They effectively use specific names and acknowledge individual patient needs in more critical reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility is very well-maintained; how does the team ensure the rooms and common areas stay clean and comfortable for residents every day?
  • 2How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure everything is accurate and given at the right time?
  • 3What is the process for responding to call lights, and how do you ensure residents aren't left waiting for assistance?
  • 4Could you tell me more about how the staff handles personal hygiene and bathing routines to ensure everyone stays comfortable?
  • 5I've heard great things about the physical therapy team here; how do you coordinate rehab services with the daily nursing care?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social events are organized to keep the residents engaged and active?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is very friendly. This is so important. To know that my dad is being treated with dignity and genuine care.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I was impressed with how knowledgeable Quetzal is and how clean and welcoming Rideway post acute was. The entire process was streamlined and very well organized.

New resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The people make this place a home. The staff are caring and truly care for the people that come through the building.

Visitor · 2024★★★★★
Source: 59 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.40hrs
53%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.07hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Sonoma
14.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Better than Avg
Here
4.8%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Sonoma
11.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Better than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Sonoma
5.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Better than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Sonoma
7.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.1%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Sonoma
14.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.2%
Better than Avg
Here
8.2%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Sonoma
11.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Sonoma
94.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Sonoma
95.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.6%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Sonoma
0.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

19deficiencies
3penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
21 complaint-triggered
$32,280 in fines

Ridgeway Post Acute has a concerning pattern with 21 complaint-triggered deficiencies where families reported issues, indicating ongoing problems with resident rights, care quality, and abuse/neglect reporting. The facility repeatedly struggles with resident rights violations, food service quality, and safety hazards. While the provider corrects deficiencies when cited, the high complaint volume and recurring issues across multiple areas suggest persistent care concerns families should carefully evaluate before placement.

Dec 16, 2025Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Aug 8, 2025Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Jun 16, 2025Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Jun 3, 2025Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Apr 16, 2025Complaint
3
0687Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Mar 12, 2025Complaint
2
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 16, 2025

$16,244

Fine

Aug 13, 2024

$8,018

Fine

Aug 13, 2024

$8,018

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ridgeway Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

280 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 250 of 260 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Providence Group INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Picetti, DominicContracted Managing EmployeeTucker, RileyW-2 Managing EmployeeApt, FrederickOfficer / DirectorHancock, MarkOfficer / DirectorJergensen, JoshuaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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