River Ridge Living Center
RIVER RIDGE LIVING CENTER in AMSTERDAM, NY — inspection on March 18, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an observation on 3/12/2025 at 11:45 AM, A Wing CART 1, Licensed Practical Nurse #5 mixed 1 teaspoon of Metamucil powder in 4 ounces of water.
They brought the medication to Resident #41's room and gave the medication to Resident #41's wife to administer to the resident.
Licensed Practical Nurse #5 left the room and closed the door without observing resident consuming prescribed medication.
They then signed that the medication had been administered in the medication administration record.
During an interview on 3/12/2025 at 11:47 AM, Licensed Practical Nurse #5 stated Resident #41's wife was very demanding and difficult.
They always gave them the medication to administer to avoid any conflict.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 335422 B.
Wing 03/18/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
River Ridge Living Center 100 Sandy Drive Amsterdam, NY 12010
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