All citations for The Rivers Health & Rehabilitation Center of Gross

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

August 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 23 of 23 citations

  1. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  3. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  4. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  5. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  7. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  8. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (October 24, 2023).

  12. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  13. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  14. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  15. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  19. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  21. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

  23. 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 July 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 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.