Rivertown Health and Rehabilitation Center
Montgomery, Alabama · CCN 015228
29 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 116
- Surveys
- 29
- Harm or worse
- 4
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 121
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
- County
- Montgomery
- Medicare-certified since
- 1980
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 50 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Alabama.
Last survey on record
Jul 24, 2025
473 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.43 | 3.73 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.87 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 55.9% | 51.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2161.8% | E38.8% | F823.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C25.9% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6563×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F6092×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6932×
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.
- F8142×
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Rivertown Health and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 24, 2025
Based on observations, interviews and a review of facility policies titled Dry Food Storage and Cold Storage Areas, the facility failed to ensure: 1) food items were dated and labeled in dry storage and;2) the freezer floor was free of ice. This had the potential to affect all residents who received meals from the kitchen. Findings Include: 1) An undated facility policy titled Dry Food Storage documented: . Procedure . 9. Opened food items should be labeled with contents, date opened and expiration or use by date . On 07/21/2025 at 2:00 PM, the surveyor toured the dry storage area with the DM, (Dietary Manager). The surveyor observed one box of light brown sugar with no open or use by date and an ant crawling on the top of the sugar box. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Jul 24, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and the 2017 U.S. (United States) Public Health Service Food Code the facility failed to ensure the dumpster ground was free of food debris on 07/21/2025. This had the potential to affect 98 residents who resided at the facility. Findings Include: A review of the the 2017 U.S. (United States) Public Health Service Food Code revealed: . 5-501.110 Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables.REFUSE, . shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents . 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, . shall be maintained free of unnecessary items . and clean . On 07/21/2025 at 2:33 PM, the surveyor and the Dietician Manager (DM) toured the dumpster area. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 11, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and the 2017 Food Code of the United States (U.S.) Public Health Service and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the facility failed to prevent the potential for cross-contamination by: 1.) storing a 50-pound bag of sugar directly on the floor, 2.) running ceiling fans with heavy dust build-up on the blades in the dishwashing area, and 3.) allowing the drain from the dishmachine to extend down into the floor drain. This had the potential to affect 95 of 95 residents receiving meals from the kitchen. Findings Include: 1.) The 2017 Food Code of the U.S. Public Health Service and the FDA included the following: . 3-305.11 Food Storage. (A) . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Jan 11, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and the 2017 Food Code of the United States (U.S.) Public Health Service and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the facility failed to ensure the dumpsters were kept closed and there was not discarded equipment and food-related litter around the dumpsters to attract vermin on 01/08/2023 and 01/09/2023. This had the potential to affect 98 of 98 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: A review of the 2017 Food Code of the U.S. Public Health Service and the FDA revealed the following: . 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles. (A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Jan 11, 2023
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Process (QAPI) meeting attendance records, the facility failed to ensure the QAPI committee was composed of the required committee members. Specifically, the facility failed to provide evidence that the Infection Preventionist (IP) participated as a required QAPI committee member. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 98 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: Review of the facility's QAPI Meeting sign-in sheets dated 05/2022, 6/2022, 7/2022, 8/2022, 9/2022, 11/2022, and 12/2022 revealed an IP had not signed as present during the meetings. […]
Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 116 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 24, 2025Standard and complaint10 findings
- Aug 30, 2023Infection control5 findings
- Jan 11, 2023Standard and complaint13 findings
- Nov 22, 2021Complaint3 findings
- Sep 23, 2021Standard7 findings
- May 21, 2021Complaint2 findings
- Dec 19, 2019Standard2 findings
- Aug 23, 2019Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
Show the 21 earlier surveys
- Mar 28, 2019Standard and complaint2 findings
- Aug 30, 2018Complaint3 findings
- Apr 20, 2018Standard and complaint6 findings
- Feb 22, 2018Complaint3 findings
- Mar 9, 2017Standard6 findings
- Oct 13, 2016Complaint4 findings
- Sep 15, 2016Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Jul 7, 2016Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
- May 25, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Feb 4, 2016Standard and complaint5 findings
- Dec 11, 2014Standard5 findings
- Feb 10, 2014Standard and complaint3 findings
- Jul 3, 2013—1 finding
- Nov 29, 2012—6 findings
- Aug 6, 2012—3 findings
- Mar 11, 2012—2 findings
- Feb 16, 2012—3 findings
- Jun 17, 2011—3 findings
- May 26, 2011—3 findings
- May 5, 2011—4 findings
- Dec 2, 2010—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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