• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 109.3 residents per day (91% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 23 deficiencies (inspected Mar 18, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $3,387 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.72 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 60.6% (high)
River Ridge Living Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Amsterdam, New York with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
+ 9 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Feb 13, 2013 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Feb 13, 2013 |
| EINHORN, BENJAMIN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Feb 13, 2013 |
| GELLIS, LOUIS | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 14% | Feb 13, 2013 |
| DAW, HEATHER | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2014 |