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 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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 June 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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 June 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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 June 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

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

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2021).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2025).

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.