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River Bend Health and Rehabilitation

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806100 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 132 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (25 vs median 4.0)
  • High staff turnover (83%)
  • High RN turnover (80%)

Bottom 25% in NC · Below recommended RN staffing · Very high staff turnover · $139,071 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility is physically clean and has some very dedicated staff members, the recurring reports of neglect and understaffing are significant red flags. If you are considering this facility, I strongly recommend visiting during a weekend or evening shift to observe staffing levels firsthand and asking specific questions about their protocol for call-bell response times and hygiene assistance.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

132 reviews on Google
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness and the kindness of individual staff members. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding chronic understaffing, poor food quality, and neglect of basic resident needs such as hygiene and call-bell responsiveness. Families considering this facility should be aware that experiences vary widely and appear to have declined following recent management changes.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food2.0Staff5.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMeds3.0Memory2.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and welcoming front desk staff
  • Compassionate and attentive individual caregivers
  • Effective physical therapy services

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 14 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and presentation (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Slow or non-existent response to call bells (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Lack of hygiene/bathing for residents (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate communication from management (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'17(6)'20(3)'23(4)'25(55)'26(12)

Distribution · 135 analyzed

5
83
4
18
3
7
2
2
1
25

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent feedback regarding staffing levels, how does the facility ensure that call bells are answered promptly and that residents receive consistent assistance with daily hygiene and bathing?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a 4.0 rating on Google, and I appreciate that management engages with online feedback; how does the leadership team use that family input to improve daily operations and communication?
  • 3Could you walk me through the current dining program and explain what steps are being taken to improve the quality and variety of meals served to residents?
  • 4With the current CMS staffing rating, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that residents receive attentive, one-on-one care during peak hours and overnight shifts?
  • 5How does the nursing team coordinate with the physical therapy department to ensure that a resident's medical care and rehabilitation goals are being met consistently?
  • 6What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how does the activity schedule support social engagement for those who might need extra assistance?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My sister visited my dad there today and his call bell was hooked to the end of his bed so he couldn’t have rang for help even if he needed it. He is also a stroke survivor and they simply placed the tray in front of him and left.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

The staff has zero training, patience, or empathy in treating patients with brain injuries, and even less desire to learn. To the extreme point where my family members very experienced neurologist filed complaint with adult protective services.

Memory care family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

The only complaint he has is they can't [get him out of bed] often enough, but he is doing very well there. He was a different facility a few years ago, and this one is so clean, staff is so friendly and he says the food is good.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2024★★★★★
Source: 132 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.53hrs
71%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.33hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
90%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
86%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

12

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.2%
US
95.5%
NC
94.1%
Buncombe
95.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.8%
US
93.4%
NC
91.7%
Buncombe
93.2%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility37.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.2%
US
15.3%
NC
20.2%
Buncombe
17.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.2%
US
19.4%
NC
21.0%
Buncombe
24.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
14.4%
NC
16.4%
Buncombe
16.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.1%
US
15.4%
NC
14.1%
Buncombe
17.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility40.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.7%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Buncombe
81.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility43.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.1%
US
79.7%
NC
78.1%
Buncombe
78.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Buncombe
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

25deficiencies
7penalties
Well above state avg (5.6)
45 complaint-triggered
$139,071 in fines

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation has concerning patterns with 54% of deficiencies arising from family complaints, including repeated issues with protecting residents from abuse and neglect that have persisted across multiple years and surveys. The facility has struggled most with resident protection from harm, medication management, and infection control. While most issues show correction dates, two recent deficiencies from January 2026 lack correction plans, and the recurring nature of abuse prevention problems across 2023-2025 suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider before placement.

Feb 26, 2026Complaint
2
0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jan 30, 2026Complaint
2
0602Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Jun 13, 2025Routine
14
0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0777Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0808Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Jun 13, 2025Complaint
11
0580Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Apr 25, 2025Complaint
4
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Jun 27, 2024Complaint
15
0602Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0655Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 30, 2026

$6,545

Fine

Jan 30, 2026

$6,545

Payment Denial

Apr 25, 2025

48-day denial

Fine

Apr 25, 2025

$104,670

Fine

Apr 23, 2024

$5,346

Fine

Apr 23, 2024

$22,620

Fine

Sep 15, 2023

$6,435

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Brighton Healthcare

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Asheville Health and Rehabilitation Snf Holding LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Asheville Nc Property Holdings, LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestFischer, DavidManaging Control - Governing BodyLefkowitz, ZevManaging Control - Governing BodyFischer, DavidManagerNorman, AngelitaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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