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Riverbend of South Natick

Nursing HomeS Natick, MACMS 225615
19 citations on record

Operated by Rehabilitation Associates

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
55

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
30.4

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
19

*CMS

Fire safety findings
11

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-08-07

*CMS

Citations

19 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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0732Generalno actual harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0727Generalpotential for harm

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 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.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0604Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • 0641Generalno actual harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0791Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Rehabilitation Associates

6nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

All 6 are in Massachusetts.

Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.

See the full ownership footprint

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Riverbend of South Natick?
Riverbend of South Natick is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in S Natick, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225615.
What is the CMS rating for Riverbend of South Natick?
Riverbend of South Natick has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Riverbend of South Natick have?
Riverbend of South Natick is certified for 55 beds. It serves an average of 30.4 residents per day.
How many citations does Riverbend of South Natick have?
Riverbend of South Natick has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Riverbend of South Natick last inspected?
Riverbend of South Natick was last inspected on August 7, 2025. 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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