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OTTAWA CO RIVERVIEW NURSING HO Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (OAK HARBOR, Ohio)

8180 W STATE RT 163, OAK HARBOR, Ohio 43449

Phone: 4198982851

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
115
Avg Residents/Day
86
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Ottawa
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOhio AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.640.64-0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.403.71+0.69
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.4/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover40.4%49%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-02-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

27 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-26Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesCreate arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-18Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-23Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-23Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-01-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$17,345
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-06-10Fine$17,345-

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