River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in WILKES BARRE, PA — inspection on February 27, 2026.
Found 9 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.
Inspection Findings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.