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64/100RIVER VIEW REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (OWEGO, New York)
510 FIFTH AVENUE, OWEGO, New York 13827
Phone: 6076872594
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
77
Avg Residents/Day
74.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Tioga
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | New York Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.48 | 0.73 | -0.25 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.67 | 3.69 | -0.01 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 2.9/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 60.0% | 40.3% | - |
Health Citation History
16 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | 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. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-11-15 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Administration Deficiencies | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-14 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-14 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
27 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-15 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-15 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-14 | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-14 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-14 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-14 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2020-03-04 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$8,278
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | Fine | $8,278 | - |
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