All citations for Rivertown Health and Rehabilitation 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

July 24, 2025

Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations

  1. 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 January 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

  7. 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 September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

  11. 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 September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Establish methods for sharing information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

  19. 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 July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2025).

  20. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2025).

  22. 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 January 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. 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 January 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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 September 23, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2021).

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.