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Complaint Investigation

Rivers Edge Nursing And Rehab

April 21, 2025 · Muscoda, WI · 1000 N. Wisconsin Ave.
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 58
Provider ID 525321
Healthcare Facility
Rivers Edge Nursing And Rehab
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Inspection Summary

Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab in Muscoda, WI — inspection on April 21, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF700
Minimal harm or needs, and whether or not the use of bedrails meets those needs: a. Medical diagnosis, conditions, Some i. Cognition j. Communication k. Mobility l. Risk of falling. 2. The resident assessment must include an affected

The facility failed to re-assess R3's risk of entrapment, complete a safety/gap test with the air mattress, provide written documentation of ongoing monitoring of bed rails, and provide documentation of alternatives tried prior to installing bed rails.

The facility failed to re-assess R7's risk of entrapment, complete safety/gap tests with the air mattress, provide written documentation of ongoing monitoring of bed rails, provide documentation of alternatives tried prior to installing bed rails, and provide evidence of the individual risk and benefits that were reviewed.

The facility failed to assess R10's risk of entrapment, complete safety/gap tests with the air mattress, provide written documentation of ongoing monitoring of bed rails, provide documentation of alternatives tried prior to installing bed rails, and provide evidence of the individual risk and benefits that were reviewed.

Evidenced by

The facility policy, Proper Use of Bed Rails, dated 10/1/22, states, in part:

Policy: It is the policy of this facility to utilize a person-centered approach when determining the use of bed rails.

Appropriate alternative approaches are attempted prior to installing or using bed rails. If bed rails are used, the facility ensures correct installation, use, and maintenance of the rails.

Definitions: Bed Rails .

Examples of bed rails include, but are not limited to side rails, bed side rails, safety rails, grab bars and assist bars .

525321

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 525321 B.

Wing 04/21/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Riverdale Health Care Center 1000 N Wisconsin Ave Muscoda, WI 53573

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 Muscoda, WI, (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 Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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