All citations for River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab 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

March 9, 2023

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 26 to 37 of 37 citations

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

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

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

  4. 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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

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

    Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  10. 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 March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 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.