River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0578
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0656
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0677
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-27.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0690
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0694
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0744
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0744 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0755
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0868
Federal health inspectors cited RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0868 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 WILKES BARRE, 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 VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.