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Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing HomeAllentown, PACMS 395171
28 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
111

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
105.9

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
28

*CMS

Inspections on file
9

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-03-18

*CMS

Citations

28 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.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0131Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

  • 0225Generalpotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0806Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0111Generalpotential for harm

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0541Generalpotential for harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  • 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.

  • 0100Generalpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements.

  • 0565Generalno actual harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • 0161Generalpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0741Generalpotential for harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0916Generalpotential for harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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.

  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • Inspection8 deficiencies
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  • Inspection8 deficiencies

    F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on a clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement physicians' orders for two of…

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  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • Inspection1 deficiency
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  • Inspection4 deficiencies
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  • Inspection12 deficiencies

    F 0565 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on a review of facility food committee meeting minutes and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to address grievances…

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  • Inspection12 deficiencies
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  • Inspection1 deficiency
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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Allentown, PA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 395171.
What is the CMS rating for Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 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 Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is certified for 111 beds. It serves an average of 105.9 residents per day.
How many citations does Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 28 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was last inspected on March 18, 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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