Harrisburg, PA

River's Bend Health & Rehab Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $19,841 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

800 King Russ Road, Harrisburg, PA

(717) 657-1520

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 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

198

Certified beds

Average residents

148

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1977-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.41

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.97

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.02

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.10

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

89%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

54%

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
1.7
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.2
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.1%
86.9%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
93.5%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
3.2%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.9%
6.5%
2.6 pts better
11.4%
7.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.7%
6.5%
3.2 pts worse
5.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.3%
19.9%
5.6 pts better
19.6%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.0%
18.7%
2.7 pts better
16.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 17.6%
19.6%
2 pts better
16.3%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.0%
18.3%
0.3 pts better
14.9%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.5%
0.9%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
1.7%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.0%
26.4%
6.4 pts better
19.8%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
5.3%
0.2 pts worse
5.1%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 52.7%
68.9%
16.2 pts worse
81.7%
29 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.7%
9.8%
2.9 pts worse
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.4%
68.7%
28.3 pts worse
79.7%
39.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.8%
23.1%
2.7 pts worse
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-27 · Fire 2025-03-27

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-11 · Fire 2024-04-11

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-18 · Fire 2023-05-18

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-05-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-27

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-05-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-27

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-05-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-05-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2023-07-21

C · Minimal harm 2023-05-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-07-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-07-08

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 2025-06-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-27

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 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-08

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 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

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 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

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 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-05-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

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 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

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 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-11

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 2024-05-08

G · Actual harm 2024-01-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-01

G · Actual harm 2024-01-02

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-02

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 2024-02-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-02

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 2024-02-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-02

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-02-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-02

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

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 2023-08-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-06-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-06-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

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 2023-06-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$19,841 2024-01-02

Fine

Fine · fine $19,841

Fine

Ownership

Saber Pa Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 35 facilities 2023-07-01
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-07-01
Bnv Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-07-01
Carroll, Michelle

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2024-08-25
Dankenbring, Brooke

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-04-02
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-07-01
Nicoluzakis, Gregory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 117 facilities 2023-07-01
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-07-01
Shg Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 86 facilities 2023-07-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2023-07-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2023-07-01
Weisberg, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2023-07-01
Weisberg, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2023-07-01
Wiw Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-07-01

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