Public Record
River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 113
- Avg. residents per day
- 62.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 130
- Inspections on file
- 15
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-30
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Citations
130 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0943Generalpotential for harm
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0025Generalpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0622Generalpotential for harm
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0346Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0914Generalno actual harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0927Generalpotential for harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- 0636Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalno actual harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0100Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0331Generalpotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0346Generalno actual harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354Generalno actual harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0361Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0004Generalno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0555Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0711Generalno actual harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0914Generalno actual harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0927Generalpotential for harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0281Generalpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0232Generalpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0039Generalno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0036Generalno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0029Generalno actual harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0024Generalno actual harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0013Generalno actual harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0015Generalno actual harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Evansville, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155621.
- What is the CMS rating for River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
- River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is certified for 113 beds. It serves an average of 62.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
- River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation has 130 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation was last inspected on January 30, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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