Government - Hospital district · 155 certified beds · CMS number 676101
Ridgmar Medical Lodge, Fort Worth, TX
CMS records 33 health deficiencies at Ridgmar Medical Lodge in Fort Worth, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Feb 20, 2026. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 citations were at the immediate jeopardy level, 1 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 3 fines totaling $29,598 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.
- 33deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 6in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Jhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $29,598fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Ridgmar Medical Lodge as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Ridgmar Medical Lodge may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (6 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Feb 20, 2026. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jul 23, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F628 · Discharge paperwork, notices, and bed-hold information
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- No plan of correction on file
Apr 15, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes
Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 6, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest E
F814 · Garbage disposal
Requirement cited (CMS): Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 13, 2026
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 13, 2026
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 13, 2026
F559 · Roommate choice and room-change notice
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 13, 2026
Previous cycle: 15 deficiencies (standard inspection Nov 14, 2024)
Standard inspection Nov 14, 2024. CMS counts 15 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Aug 14, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest J
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Jul 24, 2025
F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening
Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 25, 2025
Apr 8, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F740 · Behavioral health care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 9, 2025
Nov 14, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection
12 deficiencies, highest G
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 3, 2025
F849 · Hospice services
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F803 · Menus that meet nutritional needs
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F758 · Psychotropic drug safeguards
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F693 · Feeding tube use and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F686 · Pressure ulcer prevention and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F661 · Discharge summary
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening
Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Dec 22, 2024
F609 · Reporting suspected abuse and crimes
Requirement cited (CMS): Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
F607 · Abuse prevention policies
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 15, 2024
Earlier cycle: 12 deficiencies (standard inspection Oct 12, 2023)
Standard inspection Oct 12, 2023. CMS counts 12 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
May 29, 2024 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F623 · Written notice before a move
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 20, 2024
F622 · Permitted reasons for transfer or discharge
Requirement cited (CMS): Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 20, 2024
Mar 13, 2024 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest J
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 14, 2024
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 14, 2024
Oct 12, 2023 · Standard inspection
6 deficiencies, highest E
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2023
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2023
F693 · Feeding tube use and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2023
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2023
F585 · Grievances and how they are handled
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2023
F557 · Respect and personal belongings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 7, 2023
Oct 4, 2023 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 29, 2023
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 29, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
6 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Ridgmar Medical Lodge; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F609 Reporting suspected abuse and crimes | 2 | Apr 15, 2026; Nov 14, 2024 |
| F644 Coordinating with PASARR screening | 2 | Aug 14, 2025; Nov 14, 2024 |
| F684 Quality of care | 2 | Feb 20, 2026; Nov 14, 2024 |
| F693 Feeding tube use and care | 2 | Nov 14, 2024; Oct 12, 2023 |
| F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist | 2 | Nov 14, 2024; Oct 12, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 2 | Feb 20, 2026; Oct 12, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days from Dec 21, 2024 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Fine | $8,398 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.27 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.52 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.84 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.7% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 1
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 2 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
CMS figures for Ridgmar Medical Lodge, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 6600 Lands End Court, Fort Worth, TX 76116
- Phone
- (817) 665-1971
- County
- Tarrant
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain (CMS)
- Priority Management
- Certified beds
- 155
- Average residents per day
- 70.2
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Mar 11, 2006
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- Who at the home is responsible for reporting incidents to the state? (F609, cited 2 times)
- If a resident has a mental health condition or intellectual disability, how are PASARR recommendations included in their care? (F644, cited 2 times)
- How does the home make sure doctor's orders are followed consistently across shifts? (F684, cited 2 times)
- How are residents with feeding tubes monitored, and is there a plan to try eating by mouth again? (F693, cited 2 times)
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Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.