All citations for Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 26, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2020).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 6, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.