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Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1100 East State Road, Newcomerstown, OH 4383280 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While historical reviews suggest a clean and caring environment, the most recent feedback is deeply concerning regarding the facility's handling of vulnerable patients and family communication. If you are considering this facility, I strongly recommend asking for their specific policies on end-of-life care and family visitation to ensure they align with your expectations for compassionate treatment.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Riverside Manor Nursing & Rehab Center receives polarized feedback, with older reviews praising the facility for its cleanliness and caring staff. However, a recent 2024 review describes a distressing experience involving poor communication regarding end-of-life care and aggressive handling of a patient, indicating a potential decline in standards.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff5.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained environment
  • Caring and professional nursing staff
  • Positive, helpful atmosphere

Concerns

  • Poor communication and lack of compassion during end-of-life care

Rating Trends

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2344.5'16(2)1.03.2'18(5)5.05.0'20(1)1.05.0'23(1)1.0'24(1)

Distribution · 13 analyzed

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5

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With 17 state violations reported over the past year, could you walk me through the specific steps the facility has taken to address these concerns and improve oversight?
  • 2Given that communication is a top priority for families, what is your standard process for keeping us updated on our loved one's health status and any changes in their care plan?
  • 3How does your team provide emotional support and clear communication to families during sensitive times, such as end-of-life care?
  • 4Since your staffing rating is strong, how do you ensure that this level of care remains consistent across all shifts, including weekends and evenings?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have in place to help residents feel connected and engaged within the community?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating with the family immediately?

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Key Review Excerpts

They treated my husband like a king. He was there for 20 daysl They were kind, helpful, generous with their time and understanding.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2020★★★★★

Clean. Super caring staff. Good food too.

Family member · 2018★★★★★

The pathetic director waited until almost 3am and kicked her out and my dying loved one was left alone and scared.

Family member of hospice patient · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
78%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.52hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
12.1%
OH
28.2%
Tuscarawas
30.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Better than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
15.5%
OH
9.4%
Tuscarawas
4.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.8%
Better than Avg
Here
3.8%
US
15.3%
OH
6.9%
Tuscarawas
7.4%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.1%
US
19.5%
OH
25.4%
Tuscarawas
32.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
14.4%
OH
5.8%
Tuscarawas
7.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
93.4%
OH
92.6%
Tuscarawas
96.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
81.8%
OH
78.4%
Tuscarawas
81.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.4%
Better than Avg
Here
93.4%
US
79.8%
OH
75.6%
Tuscarawas
78.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
OH
1.2%
Tuscarawas
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

18deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
4 complaint-triggered

Families filed complaint reports leading to recent findings of abuse, neglect, and inappropriate restraint use, signaling serious safety concerns. The facility shows persistent problems with safety hazards and accident prevention across multiple years, along with recurring issues in fire safety systems and care planning. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in accident prevention and the recent complaint-triggered abuse findings warrant careful consideration before visiting.

Apr 24, 2026Complaint
1
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.

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
3
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.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
17
0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Potential for 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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0625Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Mar 7, 2024Routine
8
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Potential for 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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Jun 30, 2022Routine
4
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0689Potential for 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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mortine, Mark

Owner

7%

Mortine, Neil

Owner

7%

Ours, Ken

Owner

12%

Shepherd, Dwayne

Owner

9%

Smith, Clark

Owner

12%

Key personnel

Shepherd, DwayneW-2 Managing EmployeeBambeck, AlanOfficer / DirectorSmith, ClarkOfficer / DirectorBambeck, AlanOfficer / DirectorCochran, MichaelOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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