Our Coverage of Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.

Riverside Health Care Center: Abuse Prevention - CT Mar 15, 2026

Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

December 30, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2025 1 penalties totaling $19,135

$19,135
Mar 11, 2025

Fine

2021 2 penalties totaling $9,750

$9,750
Aug 27, 2021

Fine

$9,750
Jan 25, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $13,000

$13,000
Sep 22, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 9 violations

Tag 0684 D Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0686 G Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0687 E Jan 10, 2024

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0689 G Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0695 D Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0755 D Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0761 D Jan 10, 2024

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: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0812 E Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024
Tag 0842 D Jan 10, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 11, 2024

2023 7 violations

Tag 0557 D Nov 14, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 18, 2023
Tag 0658 D Aug 1, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2023
Tag 0689 J Aug 1, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2023
Tag 0835 D Aug 1, 2023

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Oct 5, 2023
Tag 0600 G Feb 9, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023
Tag 0609 D Feb 9, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023
Tag 0610 D Feb 9, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023

2022 1 violations

Tag 0610 D Jun 21, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jun 17, 2022

2021 17 violations

Tag 0609 D Dec 30, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 10, 2022
Tag 0610 E Dec 30, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Feb 10, 2022
Tag 0580 D Dec 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 19, 2022
Tag 0686 E Dec 9, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 19, 2022
Tag 0558 D Aug 27, 2021

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0584 D Aug 27, 2021

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: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0585 D Aug 27, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0689 D Aug 27, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2021
Tag 0695 D Aug 27, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0761 E Aug 27, 2021

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: Oct 1, 2021
Tag 0812 E Aug 27, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 1, 2021
Tag 0880 D Aug 27, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0836 D Feb 3, 2021

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2021
Tag 0842 D Feb 3, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2021
Tag 0580 D Jan 25, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2021
Tag 0684 D Jan 25, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2021
Tag 0880 D Jan 25, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2021

2020 4 violations

Tag 0880 D Nov 4, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Nov 20, 2020
Tag 0880 D Sep 22, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 12, 2020
Tag 0624 D Jun 30, 2020

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Aug 5, 2020
Tag 0880 E May 25, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 8, 2020

2019 3 violations

Tag 0684 D May 2, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2019
Tag 0689 E May 2, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 3, 2019
Tag 0812 E May 2, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: May 2, 2019

2018 14 violations

Tag 0580 D Jul 5, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 3, 2018
Tag 0658 D Jul 5, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 3, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jul 5, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 3, 2018
Tag 0842 D Jul 5, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 3, 2018
Tag 0550 D Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0610 D Mar 21, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0657 D Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0684 D Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0685 D Mar 21, 2018

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0686 D Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0689 D Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0692 D Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0756 E Mar 21, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018
Tag 0758 E Mar 21, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2018

2017 7 violations

Tag 0226 D Apr 6, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
Tag 0279 D Apr 6, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
Tag 0285 D Apr 6, 2017

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
Tag 0309 D Apr 6, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
Tag 0318 D Apr 6, 2017

Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
Tag 0365 D Apr 6, 2017

Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
Tag 0371 F Apr 6, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. is a 1-star nursing home in EAST HARTFORD, CT with 345 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 8602892791
📍 745 MAIN ST, EAST HARTFORD, CT
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.

What violations has Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. received?
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.?
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. safe?
Safety at Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.?
Phone: 8602892791. Address: 745 MAIN ST, EAST HARTFORD, CT. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. offer?
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. is a skilled nursing facility with 345 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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