Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 6.0)
Below average in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $66,859 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility features an exceptionally strong rehabilitation therapy team, making it a potential candidate for short-term recovery. However, given the recurring reports of nursing neglect and poor communication, we strongly advise families to be present daily to monitor care and to have a clear escalation plan if your concerns are not addressed by the nursing staff.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
129 reviews on Google“Adira at Riverside presents a polarized experience for families, with many praising the facility for its clean environment and highly effective rehabilitation therapy team. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding inconsistent nursing care, poor communication from administrative staff, and potential understaffing that impacts patient safety. Families should be aware that while many report positive outcomes, there are recurring complaints about neglect and slow response times.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean, well-maintained facility environment
- Warm and professional administrative staff
- Strong recreation and activities program
Concerns
- Inconsistent or neglectful nursing care (mentioned by 14 reviewers)
- Poor communication and unresponsiveness from administration/social work (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and limited dietary options (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 131 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy, how do you coordinate those sessions with the daily nursing care to ensure a seamless recovery process?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding response times; could you explain the current system for how residents alert staff when they need assistance, and what the typical response time looks like?
- 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the standard protocol for keeping family members updated on changes in a resident's health or medication adjustments?
- 4Since the facility has a robust recreation program, could you walk us through a typical weekly activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate?
- 5Regarding the dining experience, how do you handle specific dietary requirements or preferences, and is there flexibility if a resident is not satisfied with the daily menu options?
- 6With the recent health inspection results in mind, what specific steps or quality improvement initiatives is the leadership team currently prioritizing to enhance the overall standard of care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical and occupational therapy and friendly and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. I highly recommend Adira to anyone in need of rehabilitation services.”
“The nursing staff often seemed disengaged or unavailable, and several times I had to step in myself or escalate to supervisors just to get basic care addressed.”
“My mother was there for 38 hours before she had to be rushed to the hospital. The genius that placed the 911 call FAILED TO STATE THE PATIENT WAS ON A VENTILATOR.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern with families filing four complaint-triggered deficiencies, including recent safety issues and accident hazards that recurred in both 2023 and 2025. The main problem areas span safety and accident prevention, fire safety systems, and nursing staffing levels. While the facility has corrected each cited deficiency, the recurring safety violations and multiple family complaints suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent care standards and facility safety.
Oct 17, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Aug 30, 2024Routine20
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Aug 30, 2024Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nov 28, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Aug 18, 2021Routine12
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Aug 22, 2019Routine6
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 30, 2024
$66,859
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Schwimmer, Leopold
Owner
Stein, Allen
Owner
Strulovitch, Lazer
Owner
Key personnel
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