Kuttawa, KY

River's Bend Retirement Community

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

300 Beech Street, Kuttawa, KY

(270) 388-2868

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

40

Certified beds

Average residents

37

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-06-29

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.95

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.42

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.29

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.43 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.67

All reported nurse hours · state 4.01 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.37

RN + LPN hours · state 1.58 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.94

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.50 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.54

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.52 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.09

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.17

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.20

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

8,600

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

26.24

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9841

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.51

Baseline 18.03% · Performance 20.27% · Measure score 2.51 · Achievement 2.51 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

1.81

Baseline 5.68% · Performance 7.29% · Measure score 1.81 · Achievement 1.81 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.57

Baseline 57.14% · Performance 53.19% · Measure score 2.57 · Achievement 2.57 · Improvement 0.72

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.61

Baseline 4.28 hours · Performance 4.10 hours · Measure score 3.61 · Achievement 3.61 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.48%
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 84 · Observed rate 11.9% · Lower 95% interval 7.88%
Discharge to community 45.16%
50.57%
5.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 86 · Observed rate 40.7% · Lower 95% interval 37.61%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.89
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 89.8%
95.27%
5.5 pts worse
Numerator 44 · Denominator 49
Falls with major injury 4.08%
0.77%
3.3 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 49
Discharge self-care score 57.14%
53.69%
3.5 pts better
Numerator 24 · Denominator 42
Discharge mobility score 54.76%
50.94%
3.8 pts better
Numerator 23 · Denominator 42
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 6.12%
2.29%
3.8 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 49 · Adjusted rate 5.37%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.29%
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 6.9% · Lower 95% interval 3.83%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 9.68%
8.2%
1.5 pts better
Numerator 6 · Denominator 62
Staff flu vaccination coverage 15.79%
42%
26.2 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 76
Discharge function score 57.14%
56.45%
0.7 pts better
Numerator 24 · Denominator 42
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 16.67%
25.2%
8.5 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 24

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.9
0.9 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
2.2
0.9 pts better
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.5%
94.3%
12.8 pts worse
93.4%
11.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.9% · Q2 84.8% · Q3 72.7% · Q4 71.9% · 4Q avg 81.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.3%
96.2%
1.1 pts better
95.5%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
3.8%
0.7 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
15.2%
15.2 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.7%
6.7%
5 pts worse
5.4%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.6% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 12.9% · 4Q avg 11.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 33.8%
29.6%
4.2 pts worse
19.6%
14.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.2% · Q2 36.4% · Q3 39.4% · Q4 28.1% · 4Q avg 33.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.7%
17.6%
8.1 pts worse
16.7%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 24.0% · Q3 23.1% · Q4 26.9% · 4Q avg 25.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 44.5%
17.3%
27.2 pts worse
16.3%
28.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 44.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 38.7%
15.6%
23.1 pts worse
14.9%
23.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.1% · Q2 39.3% · Q3 51.9% · Q4 32.1% · 4Q avg 38.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.7%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.5%
19.8%
9.7 pts worse
19.8%
9.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 44.3% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 29.7% · 4Q avg 29.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.8%
5.5%
4.3 pts worse
5.1%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 13.7% · Q3 12.4% · Q4 7.2% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 36.5%
83.8%
47.3 pts worse
81.7%
45.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.2% · Q2 38.1% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 36.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.7%
13.9%
1.2 pts better
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.7% · Observed 11.8% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 51.2%
83.6%
32.4 pts worse
79.7%
28.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 51.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 9.1%
24.5%
15.4 pts better
23.9%
14.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.1% · Observed 8.8% · Expected 23.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-17 · Fire 2025-11-17

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-08 · Fire 2023-09-08

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-12-08 · Fire 2021-12-08

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

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 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

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 2023-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-08

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-02-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

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 2025-12-16

C · Minimal harm 2025-11-17

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

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 2023-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

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 2023-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-02-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bullock, Stacey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-01-18
Bullock, Stacey

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-01-18
Delozier, Arthur

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2013-06-12
Duggan, Timothy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2010-07-01
Grove, Gregory

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1994-08-11
Rowe, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2010-11-01
Waldrop, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2021-01-01
Waldrop, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2021-01-01

Nearby options

Other facilities in reach

#1

Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation

Kuttawa, KY

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
2 / 5
Health
3 / 5
Staffing
1 / 5
Fines
$0
#2

Calvert City Convalescent Center

Calvert City, KY

4-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
4 / 5
Health
5 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Fines
$0

Jump out

Supporting pages