About River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, located in WILKES BARRE, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.68 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE GROUP network. This chain operates 13 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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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
River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 56 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 106 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 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) | 31.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 24.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.4% |
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) | 9.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.6% |
| 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) | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 75.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 77.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 11.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 15.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 95.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 70.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 25.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 22.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 24 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 32 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jul 03, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 07, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 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. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
TIMBER RIDGE SNF OPERATIONS LLC
Ownership Structure
- CH PA7 SNF HOLDINGS LLC Indirect
- CHRH EQUITIES LLC Indirect
- ENS HOLDINGS LLC Indirect
- DANIEL GOTTESMAN Indirect
- IH PA OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC Indirect
- THE ENS FAMILY TRUST Indirect
- TIMBER RIDGE SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC Direct: 100%
- YMCS EQUITIES LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- YISROEL HERZKA CORPORATE OFFICER
- LOUANN SIMPSON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | N/A | 5 |
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | N/A | 5 |
| Green Ridge Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Gino J Merli Veterans Center | N/A | 5 |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | N/A | 4 |
| Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom | N/A | 4 |
| Scranton Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Tunkhannock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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
- 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 River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center directly at 5708261011. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
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.