Riverways Manor
Van Buren, Missouri · CCN 265363
15 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 66
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 60
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- CIRCLE B ENTERPRISES
- County
- Carter · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 1
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 82 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Missouri.
Last survey on record
Jan 21, 2026
292 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 | 3.27 | 3.20 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.61 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 50.0% | 57.5% |
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 | D2090.9% | E14.5% | F14.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5822×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F6902×
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5781×
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.
- F5841×
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.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Riverways Manor, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 6, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 46. Record review of the facility's Kitchen Sanitization policy, revised November 2022, showed: - The food services area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner; - All equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils are cleaned and sanitized using heat or chemical sanitizing solutions; - Ice machines and ice storage containers are drained, cleaned and sanitized per manufacturer's instructions; - All food will be labeled and dated. 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Apr 6, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean and comfortable homelike environment. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 46. Observations on 4/3/23 at 10:46 A.M., 4/4/23 at 9:12 A.M., and 4/5/23 at 10:12 A.M., showed: - A three foot (ft.) baseboard missing behind the door next to the bathroom located in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A figurine, a decorative plaque, and a ceramic figurine on top of the light fixture above the bed located by the window in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A four ft. baseboard missing in front of the Direct Supply Attendant weight scale located in the room behind the nurse's station; - A seven inch (in.) x 12 in. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF605Jan 21, 2026
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to limit the use of as needed (PRN) psychotropic (medication that affect a person's mental state) medication orders for 14 days for one resident (Resident #46) out of three sampled residents, and failed to ensure an appropriate diagnoses for the use of an antipsychotic (medication that treats mental disorders characterized by a disconnection from reality) medication for one resident (Resident #40) out of two sampled residents. The facility census was 46. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF690Jan 21, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure placement of the urinary indwelling catheter (a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) drainage bag and tubing was maintained for one resident (Resident #10) out of two sampled residents. The facility census was 46.Review of the facility's policy titled, Catheter Care, Urinary, dated August 2022, showed:- Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor. 1.Review of Resident #10's medical record showed:- admitted on [DATE];- Diagnosis of urinary retention. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF908Jan 21, 2026
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain essential equipment in a safe and operable working condition. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 46.The facility did not provide a policy for equipment maintenance. The facility did not provide current invoices related to commercial electric range repairs. Review of the Electric Range Estimates showed:- On 07/09/25, an estimate for a replacement of the electric range was obtained, but no further action taken;- On 08/07/25, an estimate for a replacement of the electric range was obtained, but no further action taken. Observation on 01/19/26 at 10:30 A.M., of the kitchen showed:- One commercial electric range with no working burner elements. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 66 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jan 21, 2026Standard3 findings
- Sep 27, 2024Standard7 findings
- Jun 28, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Apr 6, 2023Standard12 findings
- May 14, 2021Complaint2 findings
- Sep 25, 2020Standard4 findings
- Mar 29, 2019Standard10 findings · 1 harm
- Apr 26, 2018Standard8 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Jun 23, 2017Standard2 findings
- Apr 22, 2016Standard1 finding
- May 8, 2015Standard5 findings
- Mar 20, 2014Standard3 findings
- May 22, 2013—3 findings
- Mar 2, 2012—1 finding
- Apr 6, 2011—4 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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