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Complaint Investigation

River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

March 26, 2026 · Philadelphia, PA · 9501 State Road
Citations 12
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 395843
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River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
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Inspection Summary

RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 12 citations. 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0578
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0699 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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During interview with Resident R3 conducted on March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the resident stated that the food does not taste good.

During interview with Resident R12 conducted on March 23, 2026, at approximately 1910 with Resident R12, revealed food does not taste good and needs improvement.

Interview conducted on March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m. with Resident R44 revealed food does not taste good and does not match the menu.

Interview conducted on March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m. with resident R8 revealed food does not taste good, the food is cold and does not match the menu. 28 Pa.

Code 201.18(b)(3) Management 28 Pa.

Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0847 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 12 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PHILADELPHIA, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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