Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

About Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation, located in KANSAS CITY, KS, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating Stars
Nursing Hours 3.71 hrs
Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP network. This chain operates 338 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection

2.9

Staffing

2.4

Quality

4.4

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.48 hrs/day

State: 0.71 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 0.68

Quality Adj: 0.48

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.39 hrs/day

State: 1.37 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 0.86

Quality Adj: 0.89

Certified Assistants

2.32 hrs/day

State: 2.68 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 2.34

Quality Adj: 2.30

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating		Not Rated
Health Inspection		Not Rated
Quality Measures		Not Rated
Staffing		Not Rated

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	52	Nov 19, 2025
Weighted Average	82	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	N/A
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	1.5%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	1.1%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	4.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	7.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	0.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	98.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	73.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451)	4.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	22.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	97.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	78.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479)	5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480)	23.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481)	9.1%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2024: 2 complaints
2025: 22 complaints
Total: 24 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date	Description
Dec 19, 2025	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Aug 20, 2025	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.
Jun 23, 2025	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jun 23, 2025	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jun 23, 2025	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jun 23, 2025	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Jun 23, 2025	Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Jun 23, 2025	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jun 23, 2025	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.
Jun 23, 2025	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 30, 2025	Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Feb 28, 2025	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 28, 2025	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Feb 28, 2025	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Feb 28, 2025	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Feb 28, 2025	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.
Feb 28, 2025	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 28, 2025	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Feb 28, 2025	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.
Feb 28, 2025	Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Feb 28, 2025	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Feb 28, 2025	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 01, 2024	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Apr 08, 2024	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.

Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

KANSAS CITY, MO

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

BIG BLUE HEALTHCARE LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

SOON BURNAM CORPORATE OFFICER
CRAIG FITCH CORPORATE OFFICER
CORY SCHULTE W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CORY SCHULTE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRENT WILSON CORPORATE OFFICER

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

Facility	Distance	Rating
Jeanne Jugan Center	N/A	5
Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation	N/A	5
Claridge Court	N/A	5
Sunterra Springs Independence	N/A	5
Tallgrass Creek, Inc	N/A	5
John Knox Village Care Center	N/A	4
Brookdale Overland Park	N/A	5
Evergreen Community of Johnson County	N/A	4
Hoeger House	N/A	5
Hillside Village of De Soto Rehabilitation and Nur	N/A	4

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Noted Deficiencies

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Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation has not yet been rated by CMS, which may indicate it's a newer facility or undergoing evaluation. The nursing staff spends 3.71 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 131 certified beds.

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation directly at 9133343666. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.