Riviera Health Resort

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Riviera Health Resort, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jan 12, 2021

  Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe sanitary environment as evidenced by failure to secure soiled linen, bio-hazard waste, and trash in locked soiled utility rooms to prevent potential cross contamination in three of eight soiled utility rooms observed. This deficient practice has the potential to increase the risk of cross contamination and spread of infection to 202 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: Observation of the 4th floor on 1/12/21 at 10:05 AM, revealed a soiled utility room on the South wing with the biohazard waste container uncovered. The box contained a soiled bed pan and a sharps container. The soiled linen bin was uncovered and was overflowing with bags of soiled linen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Jan 28, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the safety of one (Resident #7) out of three vulnerable residents reviewed for falls. As evidenced by during transport from the facility Resident #7 fell to the floor of the transport vehicle in his wheelchair and sustained a rib fracture. There were 212 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings include.Observation of the vehicle involved in the incident was not completed because it was not available on site during the survey. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880May 31, 2024

  Based on observations record review and interviews the facility failed to follow standard precaution protocols to prevent the spread of infections for two residents (Resident #512 and Resident #133) out of seven residents sampled as evidenced by staff not cleaning blood pressure cuff between residents. There were 199 residents residing in the facility at time of survey. The findings included: On 05/28/24 at 7:26 AM Staff B, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed measuring Resident #512's vital signs. using a blood pressure machine and cuff. Staff B, CNA removed the blood pressure cuff from the resident's arm, placed cuff into a basket that was attached to the blood pressure machine, and left the room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Dec 22, 2022

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to refer a resident, for a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II screening for one (Resident #128) of one resident out of seventeen residents receiving health rehabilitation services for Mental Illness (MI) and/or Intellectual Disability (ID) who exhibited behaviors. There were 207 residents residing in the facility at the time of the survey. The findings included: Record review of the facility's policy titled, Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Program Policy and Procedure (effective 4/2017, reviewed 10/2022) documented the following: Intent: It is the policy of the facility to assure that all residents admitted to the facility receive a Pre-Admission screening and Resident… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755Dec 22, 2022

  Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services and procedures were being followed for 1 (3rd Floor North Cart) out of 5 medication carts observed as evidenced by an incorrect narcotic count for Resident # 89. There were 206 residents in the facility receiving care and services at the time of this survey The findings included: During observation of the 3rd Floor North Cart on 12/20/22 at 10:24 AM with Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff C), the Narcotic Count for Resident #89 was incorrect- Alprazolam 0.25 milligram (MG) (1) tablet count was twenty-one (21) in narcotic book, last signed out on 12/19/22 at 21:40. […]