All citations for River Valley Care Center

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

June 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

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

    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0841, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

  5. 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

  6. 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

  12. 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 July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

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

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 2, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

  25. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

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.