Deficiency Records for River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for River's Edge Rehabilitation and Living Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2023-12-14 2024-01-12 Y
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. Health 2023-12-14 2024-01-12 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-12-14 2024-01-12 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-12-14 2024-01-12 Y
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Health 2023-12-14 2024-01-12 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-12-14 2024-01-12 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
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. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
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. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-07-12 2019-09-09 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-12-13 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-12-12 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-12-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-12-04 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-11-19 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-11-06 2018-11-13 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
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. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N
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. Health 2018-05-04 2018-06-11 N