The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
River Ridge Living Center Rehabilitation & Nursing
Registered name: RIVER RIDGE LIVING CENTER
AMSTERDAM, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
River Ridge Living Center Rehabilitation & Nursing in Amsterdam, NY has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings; reported nurse staffing is 3.12 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included pest control, resident dignity/rights, and a safe, clean, comfortable environment.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1175 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1175.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 1.78
- Weekend nursing
- 2.73
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 88%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.2%15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.4%21.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.1%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.6%3.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.4%18.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.8%35.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.8%3.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%96.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 23 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $3,387 in total fines.
- $3,387
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 112.7 residents on an average day (94% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.