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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RIVERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTERCMS #3957192 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395719 09/09/2025 Riverside Health & Rehab Center 100 8th Street McKeesport, PA 15132
F 0655 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan that included dialysis care and interventions needed to provide effective and person-centered care for three of seven residents (Resident R1, R2, and R3).Based on review of clinical records, facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan that included dialysis care and interventions needed to provide effective and person-centered care for three of seven residents (Resident R1, R2, and R3). Findings include: The facility policy Interim/Baseline-Care Plans reviewed 1/13/25, indicated a baseline care plan to meet the resident's immediate needs shall be developed within forty-eight hours of the resident's admission. Review of the admission record indicated Resident R1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe kidney damage requiring dialysis). Review of Resident R1's orders dated 8/15/25, included dialysis at [dialysis center] three times a week. Review of Resident R1's baseline care plan completed on 8/7/25 with most recent revision date of 8/25/25, indicated the resident has not been care planned for dialysis services. Review of the admission record indicated Resident R2 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnosis of end stage renal disease (kidney failure requiring dialysis). Review of Resident R2's orders dated 2/3/25, included dialysis at [Dialysis Center] three times a week. Review of Resident R2's baseline care plan completed on 2/4/25, indicated the resident has not been care planned for dialysis services. Review of the admission record indicated Resident R3 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnosis of end stage renal disease (kidney failure requiring dialysis). Review of Resident R3's orders dated 9/9/25, included dialysis at [Dialysis Center] three times a week. Review of Resident R3's baseline care plan completed on 11/12/24 with most recent revision date of 8/20/25, indicated the resident has not been care planned for dialysis services. During an interview on 9/9/25, at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that the baseline care plan for Residents (R1, R2, and R3) did not accurately include their immediate care needs. 28 Pa. Code: 211.11 (a)(c)(d) Resident care plan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Page 1 of 2 395719 395719 09/09/2025 Riverside Health & Rehab Center 100 8th Street McKeesport, PA 15132
F 0698 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to make certain consistent dialysis communication was maintained for three of six residents (Residents R1, R3, and R4).Findings include: Review of the facility policy Hemodialysis Care Policy dated 1/13/25, indicates pre -dialysis process includes document assessment in the dialysis communication tool. Post-dialysis process includes receive report from dialysis provider and/or review dialysis communication tool documentation by dialysis provider.Review of the admission record indicated Resident R1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].Review of Resident R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 8/8/25, diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe kidney damage requiring dialysis), hypertension, and heart failure. Review of Resident R1's physician orders dated 8/15/25, indicated dialysis: at [Dialysis Center], Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Chair time scheduled for 10:30 a.m .Review of Resident R1's baseline care plan completed on 8/7/25 with most recent revision date of 8/25/25, indicated the resident has not been care planned for dialysis services.Review of Resident R1's dialysis communication forms indicated the following: 8/29/25, and 9/2/25 dialysis communication forms were incomplete, absent of any information from the dialysis center. Review of the admission record indicated Resident R3 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident R3 has been receiving dialysis since admission to the facility. Review of Resident R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 8/7/25, diagnosis of end stage renal disease (kidney failure requiring dialysis), hypertension, and diabetes (too much sugar in the blood). Review of Resident R3's physician orders dated 9/9/25, indicated dialysis: at [Dialysis Center], Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Chair time scheduled for 6:15 a.m .Review of Resident R3's baseline care plan completed on 11/12/24 with most recent revision date of 8/20/25, indicated the resident has not been care planned for dialysis services. Review of Resident R3's dialysis communication forms indicated the following: 8/6/25, 8/8/25, 8/11/25, 8/13/25, 8/15/25, 8/18/25, 8/22/25, 8/25/25, 8/27/25, 8/29/25, 9/1/25, 9/3/25, 9/5/25, and 9/8/25 dialysis communication forms were incomplete, absent of any information from the dialysis center. Review of the admission record indicated Resident R4 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE].Review of Resident R4's Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 8/20/25, diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe kidney damage requiring dialysis), hypertension, and dementia. Review of Resident R4's physician orders dated 8/15/25, indicated dialysis: at [Dialysis Center], Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Chair time scheduled for 6:45 a.m .Review of Resident R4's baseline care plan of 3/24/25 with a revision date of 6/13/25, indicated the resident requires dialysis services.Review of Resident R4's dialysis communication forms indicated the following: 8/26/25 dialysis communication form was incomplete, absent of any information from the dialysis center. On an undocumented/unknown date the dialysis communication from was incomplete, absent of any information from the facility. During an interview on 9/9/25, at 2:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to make certain consistent dialysis communication was maintained for three of six residents (Residents R1, R3, and R4). 28 Pa. Code: 211.5(f) Clinical records28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(2)(3) Nursing services Residents Affected - Few 395719 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

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.

  • 0655GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F655 - Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0698GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F698 - Dialysis

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 9, 2025 survey of RIVERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of RIVERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on September 9, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIVERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on September 9, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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