Asheville, NC

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $139,071 in total fines with 25 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC

(828) 254-9675

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

74

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-02-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.50

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.14

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.98

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.35

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

80%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

83%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
1.8
0.7 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.4
1.8
1.4 pts better
1.8
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.7%
91.5%
47.8 pts worse
93.4%
49.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 61.2%
94.1%
32.9 pts worse
95.5%
34.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.8%
3.6%
6.2 pts worse
3.3%
6.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.7%
4.8%
1.1 pts better
11.4%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.4%
7.2%
4.2 pts worse
5.4%
6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.1%
21.6%
8.5 pts better
19.6%
6.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.6%
15.0%
7.6 pts worse
16.7%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 31.8%
21.5%
10.3 pts worse
16.3%
15.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.9%
16.8%
9.1 pts worse
14.9%
11 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.9%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
2.6%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 36.5%
21.2%
15.3 pts worse
19.8%
16.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
6.0%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 40.2%
79.9%
39.7 pts worse
81.7%
41.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.5%
13.2%
4.7 pts better
12.0%
3.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.3%
1.5%
3.8 pts worse
1.6%
3.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 43.1%
78.1%
35 pts worse
79.7%
36.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.1%
22.9%
6.2 pts worse
23.9%
5.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-13 · Fire 2025-06-13

25 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (5 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-15 · Fire 2023-09-15

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-12-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-12-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-12-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-18

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-30

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-30

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Not marked corrected

G · Actual harm 2025-06-13

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-07-10

G · Actual harm 2025-06-13

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-10

G · Actual harm 2025-06-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-10

G · Actual harm 2025-06-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-07-10

G · Actual harm 2025-06-13

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-07-10

G · Actual harm 2025-06-13

F777 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2025-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try 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.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-10

C · Minimal harm 2025-06-13

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2025-07-10

G · Actual harm 2025-04-25

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-23

C · Minimal harm 2024-06-27

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-07-23

B · Minimal harm 2024-06-27

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-21

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-06-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-10-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$104,670 2025-04-25

Fine

Fine · fine $104,670

Fine

$0 2025-04-25

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-05-23 · 48 days

48 day denial

$5,346 2024-04-23

Fine

Fine · fine $5,346

Fine

$22,620 2024-04-23

Fine

Fine · fine $22,620

Fine

$6,435 2023-09-15

Fine

Fine · fine $6,435

Fine

Ownership

Asheville Health And Rehabilitation SNF Holding LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2023-09-08
Fischer, Dovid

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 7 facilities 2023-09-08
Lefkowitz, Zev

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 4 facilities 2023-09-08
Asheville Nc Property Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-08
Fischer, Dovid

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2023-09-08
Norman, Angelita

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-09

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