Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge Earns CMS High-Performer Designation

November 5, 2026

REDDING, Conn. — Ridge Crest, the health center at Meadow Ridge, has qualified for a high-performer designation under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new Risk-Based Survey program.

The CMS program, implemented nationwide in September, identifies higher-performing skilled nursing facilities eligible for a streamlined inspection process. Approximately 12% of nursing homes nationwide initially qualify, according to a news release from the community.

Eligibility criteria include a five-star overall CMS rating, accurate data submissions, no citations for resident harm or substandard quality of care during the most recent survey cycle and no recent ownership changes.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of the entire Ridge Crest team to provide high-quality care and ensure that safety is a top priority,” said Paul Brown, associate executive director of Ridge Crest.

Ridge Crest provides assisted living, memory care, subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing services at Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community in Redding.

The health center is also undergoing renovations to resident rooms and common areas following improvements to its therapy gym and outpatient offices and the addition of virtual reality therapy.

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