ElderGrade
F

32.7/100

Poor

Ridgmar Medical Lodge

6600 Lands End Court, Fort Worth, TX 76116

CMS 2/5 stars #52 of 70 in Tarrant County (817) 665-1971
Certified beds
155
Occupancy
45%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $29,598 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0.7/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.52 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 53% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $29,598 in federal fines across 3 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.27 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.52 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.84 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 32 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Apr 15, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0559

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Aug 14, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Aug 14, 2025 F0644 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 8, 2025 F0740 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRIORITY MANAGEMENT, which operates 38 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CARETRUST REIT INC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
CTR PARTNERSHIP LP Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
SCROGGINS, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PMG OPCO-RIDGMAR LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MEHARRY, DOUGLAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BAUDER, WILLIAM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BOULWARE, DOUGLAS Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BOULWARE, STEVEN Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BRIDGEPOINTE FINANICAL SERVICES, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CARETRUST REIT INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CTR PARTNERSHIP LP Organization ADP OF THE SNF
INNOVATIVE NURSE CONSULTING, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Ridgmar Medical Lodge

What is the ElderGrade for Ridgmar Medical Lodge? +

Ridgmar Medical Lodge holds an ElderGrade of F (32.7 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Ridgmar Medical Lodge? +

Residents receive an average of 3.27 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ridgmar Medical Lodge been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 32 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Ridgmar Medical Lodge accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ridgmar Medical Lodge is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.