Riverview Health Care Center
Prestonsburg, Kentucky · CCN 185151
19 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 50
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 5
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 - Corporation
- Chain
- SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE
- County
- Floyd · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1978
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=9, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Feb 20, 2026
262 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 | 3.23 | 3.59 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.07 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 39.1% | 45.6% |
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 | D240.0% | E240.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C120.0% |
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Riverview Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656May 12, 2022
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policies, it was determined the facility failed to implement the plan of care for one (1) of nine (9) sampled residents (Resident #1) to prevent accidents. The facility identified Resident #1 was at risk for elopement due to dementia and developed a plan of care with interventions for elopement to monitor and provide supervision to the resident. Interviews with staff revealed on the evening of 04/18/2022, Resident #1 was wandering, attempted to exit the building by pushing on doors, and made statements of wanting to go home. The staff failed to implement the resident's plan of care interventions. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689May 12, 2022
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policies, it was determined the facility failed to supervise one (1) of nine (9) sampled residents (Resident #1) to prevent accidents. The facility identified Resident #1 was at risk for elopement due to dementia and developed a plan of care for elopement to monitor and provide supervision to the resident. Interviews with staff revealed on the evening of 04/18/2022, Resident #1 was wandering the facility and attempted to exit the building by pushing on doors. The staff heard the resident making statements of wanting to go home. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 20, 2026
Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 4 of 25 sampled residents (Residents (Rs)38, R57, R96, and R102). The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Infection Control, revised on 01/30/2026, revealed the facility must maintain infection control practices intended to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent, detect, investigate, and control infections. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Feb 20, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide housekeeping services to ensure a clean and sanitary environment for 5 of 25 sampled residents (Residents (R)40, R62, R64, R67, and R81). The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights, undated, revealed residents had a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. Review of the facility's policy for housekeeping titled, Housekeeping Daily Duties, dated 12/2001, revealed a schedule of what housekeeping staff were to do on each day of the week. Further review revealed the policy stated, All corners and along all baseboards must be dust mopped to prevent buildup. 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755Feb 20, 2026
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain an effective system for documenting the receipt, storage, disposition, and reconciliation of controlled medications in sufficient detail to allow accurate reconciliation for 1 of 25 sampled residents (Resident (R)11).The findings include: Review of facility policy titled, Clinical Medication Controlled Medication, dated [DATE], revealed controlled medications was to remain in the facility after the order had been discontinued or due to residents being discharged . Per review, the controlled medication was retained in the facility in a securely locked area with restricted access until destroyed by two nurse leaders and/or one nurse leader and a consultant pharmacist. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 50 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Feb 20, 2026Standard5 findings
- May 12, 2022Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Jul 1, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Sep 10, 2020Complaint2 findings
- Apr 18, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jun 15, 2017Standard5 findings
- Feb 7, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Jan 25, 2017Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Jul 21, 2016Complaint2 findings
- Mar 31, 2016Complaint3 findings
- Dec 14, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Sep 15, 2015Complaint3 findings
- Jun 10, 2015Standard4 findings
- May 21, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Sep 30, 2014Complaint2 findings
- May 1, 2014Standard4 findings
- May 23, 2013—4 findings
- Mar 22, 2012—1 finding
- Feb 9, 2011—4 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation CenterMadisonville2 harm findings
- Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation CenterBrodhead2 harm findings
- Cherokee Park RehabilitationLouisville2 harm findings
- Pine Meadows Post AcuteLexingtonno harm findings
- Signature Healthcare at Summit Manor Rehab & WellnColumbia3 harm findings
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