Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 62 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While Riverbend offers an excellent activities program and a dedicated therapy team, the facility has a recurring pattern of serious hygiene and neglect issues. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit to check the cleanliness of the halls and rooms, and to ask management specifically how they ensure consistent daily hygiene for residents who require assistance.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
62 reviews on Google“Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation receives highly polarized reviews, with some families praising the compassionate staff and therapy team, while others report severe neglect and unsanitary conditions. Multiple reviewers have raised alarming concerns regarding hygiene, including persistent odors of urine, lack of hot water, and failure to assist residents with basic personal care. While some residents and family members feel well-supported, the frequency of reports regarding neglect and poor communication suggests significant inconsistency in the quality of care provided.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Engaging and varied activities program
- Dedicated and proactive therapy team
- Responsive admissions staff
- Warm and friendly nursing interactions
Concerns
- Unsanitary facility conditions and persistent odors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Neglect of basic personal care and hygiene (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness to family (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Slow or non-existent response to call buttons (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Loss or theft of personal belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 56 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I’ve heard wonderful things about your activities program; could you walk me through what a typical week of social engagement looks like for residents?
- 2Maintaining a fresh and clean environment is very important to our family; what is your current protocol for housekeeping and managing room odors?
- 3We want to ensure our loved one feels well-cared for; how do you monitor and assist with daily personal hygiene and grooming needs?
- 4Communication is a priority for us; what is the best way for families to stay updated on their loved one's care, and how do you handle urgent inquiries?
- 5I noticed you are proactive in responding to online feedback; how do you use that input to improve the daily experience for residents?
- 6When a resident needs assistance, what is the typical process for responding to call buttons, and how do you ensure help arrives in a timely manner?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The first and second floors smell like stale urine. The elevator stinks and is very old and creepy, you never know when it's going to stop working.”
“The facility is filthy. Molding tiles on the ceiling. No hot water in my Aunts bathroom. My Aunt was not bathed during my 4 days there and per family members who were there daily, she was never bathed.”
“The staff has been supportive with the care of our family member. There were times when we had issues concerning his care and each time when addressed we were able to solve the issue.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Nearly half of this facility's deficiencies stem from families filing complaints about concerning care issues. The most recurring problems involve resident rights violations, fire safety deficiencies, and medication management errors. While the facility has corrected all cited deficiencies, the pattern of complaint-driven citations across multiple surveys spanning 2023-2025 suggests ongoing care quality concerns that prompt family members to report problems to state authorities.
Nov 19, 2025Routine14
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Nov 19, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
May 21, 2025Complaint10
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
May 21, 2025Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Jan 23, 2025Routine8
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Jan 23, 2025Complaint11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 21, 2025
$19,503
Payment Denial
May 21, 2025
12-day denial
Fine
Jun 4, 2024
$64,520
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
338 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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