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HomeConnecticutRiverside Health Care Center, Inc.

Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.

745 Main St, East Hartford, CT 061088602892791
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
345
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
3 fine(s) totaling $61,394

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 345 certified beds with an average of 283.3 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 15 deficiencies (inspected Jan 10, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $61,394 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.74 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 19.4%

• Part of the National Health Care Associates chain (42 facilities)

Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Hartford, Connecticut with 345 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. The facility scored below average compared to Connecticut facilities.

Beds
345
Avg Residents/Day
283.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Capitol
Last Inspection
Jan 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
130.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (38)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Nov 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 8 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$61,394
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 11, 2025
$12,715
FineAug 1, 2023
$15,269
FineJan 10, 2024
$33,410

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.33 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.47 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
19.4%
RN Turnover
44.1%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%Jun 3, 2019
IZASK KELLER S CORP LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO HYMIE KELLER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Aug 1, 2007
IZASK KELLER S CORP. LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO PERL BROWN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Aug 1, 2007
THE HARRY AND HELEN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization17%Jan 1, 2013
BROWN, PEARL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 1, 2007
LAUFER, DORIS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Jun 15, 2009
OSTREICHER, MARVIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual20%Jun 15, 2009
POLLACK, NATHAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Jun 15, 2009
ZITTER, AGNES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Jun 15, 2009
LAUFER, DORISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 15, 2009
OSTREICHER, MARVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 15, 2009
POLLACK, NATHANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 15, 2009
WEBERMAN, PEGGYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 15, 2009
ZITTER, AGNESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 15, 2009
CHADDERTON, KARENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 18, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.?▾
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. had any health inspection violations?▾
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 10, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $61,394 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.?▾
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 2.33 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 19.4%.
How many beds does Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. have?▾
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. has 345 certified beds with an average of 283.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain.

Part of National Health Care Associates

This chain operates 42 facilities. View all →