Skilled nursing
RIVER RIDGE LIVING CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedAMSTERDAM, NYLic. 335422
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (1.5)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $3,387Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#11,619)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
River Ridge Living Center is a family-owned skilled nursing center in Amsterdam, NY, that has recently undergone significant renovations. The facility focuses on providing a healing environment with comprehensive services, including orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, and various therapies. With a commitment to personalized care, River Ridge aims to foster independence and fulfillment for its residents. The center also emphasizes a smooth transition for patients, whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term stays, ensuring comfort and well-being throughout their journey.
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.34 total HPRDRN 0.39 · weekend 88%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
7 inspections62 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 335422
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 2/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyMar 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-925SS E — Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Health surveyMar 2025 · CMS23 deficiencies
- F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-554SS D — Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F-561SS D — Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F-584SS E — Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-585SS E — 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.
- F-600SS D — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-656SS E — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-657SS E — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-689SS E — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-695SS E — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-725SS E — Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- F-756SS E — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-759SS E — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-761SS E — Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F-804SS E — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-810SS E — Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyMar 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL17 deficiencies
- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E-4SS F — Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- K-271SS F — Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- K-281SS F — Install proper backup exit lighting.
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-372SS E — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-901SS F — Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-921SS F — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- K-923SS F — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- K-926SS F — Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Fire safetyJan 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
- E-37SS E — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- K-311SS F — Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- K-372SS E — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-918SS D — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyJan 2023 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-625SS D — Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-806SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F-810SS D — Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-813SS E — Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Fire safetySep 2020 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- K-311SS E — Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- K-351SS D — Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- K-372SS E — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-712SS E — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Health surveySep 2020 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-814SS D — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Write a reviewOperated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 1974.
- Jan 2014
operator transition — HIRSCH, DANIEL
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NOT APPLICABLE) — HIRSCH, DANIEL - Jan 2014
operator transition — GELLIS, CHERYL
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (5%) — GELLIS, CHERYL - Aug 2013
operator transition — RUTHIE HIRSCH ESTATE
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NOT APPLICABLE) — RUTHIE HIRSCH ESTATE - Feb 2013
operator transition — EINHORN, BENJAMIN
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NOT APPLICABLE) — EINHORN, BENJAMIN - Feb 2013
operator transition — BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAEL
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NOT APPLICABLE) — BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAEL - Feb 2013
operator transition — BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (25%) — BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD