Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC
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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 (15 vs median 7)
Bottom 25% in NJ · Below recommended RN staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its rehab therapy and compassionate nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, given the conflicting reports regarding cleanliness and personal property, we recommend conducting a thorough tour of the specific room your loved one will occupy and labeling all personal items clearly.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
46 reviews on Google“Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff, effective physical therapy programs, and compassionate leadership team. While many families and residents report a positive, caring environment, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding facility cleanliness and the loss of personal belongings.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy and rehab programs
- Engaging activities for residents
- Responsive and professional leadership
Concerns
- Loss or theft of personal resident belongings (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Cleanliness issues (e.g., pests in elevators, dirty room walls) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 49 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for physical therapy; could you walk us through how a typical rehab session is structured for a new resident?
- 2Given that you have a large community of 141 residents, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure personal belongings are tracked and kept secure?
- 3We appreciate that your leadership team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily interactions with families?
- 4With your 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team has enough time to focus on the cleanliness and upkeep of individual resident rooms?
- 5Could you share some examples of the most popular activities currently being offered, and how you help new residents get involved and feel comfortable joining in?
- 6Regarding your recent health inspection results, what specific steps has the facility taken over the past few months to improve your overall rating and address those operational areas?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My family and I were extremely happy with the care provided to our beloved grandmother. The staff were welcoming, passionate, and treated us like extended family.”
“I stayed at Riverside for about 10 days for therapy and had a very positive experience. Staff were helpful and caring and I would highly recommend this facility”
“The staff here shows a deep care for each and every resident. They respect the dignity and values of each individual through their care.”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has significant recurring problems across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints that triggered additional inspections for abuse prevention and resident rights violations. The most persistent issues involve fire safety and building systems, medication management, and care planning, with many deficiencies repeating across surveys despite reported corrections. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical safety areas suggests ongoing systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Mar 25, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nov 25, 2024Routine24
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
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
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
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
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
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Sep 11, 2023Routine20
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
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
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 11, 2023Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 15, 2021Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
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
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Champion Care
21 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 15 of 20
Ownership & Management
Owners
Champion Care LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fink, Ephraim
Owner (parent company)
Ruvel, Menachem
Owner (parent company)
Weinberg, Yisroel
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
46 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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