The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
HARRISBURG, PA · Medicare-certified · 198 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in Harrisburg has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility has $25,490 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7486 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,490recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7486.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.49
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02
- Nurse aides
- 2.24
- Weekend nursing
- 3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 85%
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
14.4%13.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%2.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
13.2%8.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
46.1%26.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
41%20.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13%15.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.6%11.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.5%19.8%Worsening
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
—96.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.8%65.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—40.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.5%24.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure each resident got needed dental services. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 791 — 42 CFR §483.55 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,490 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- 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 18 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $45,331 in total fines.
- $25,490
Federal fine
Jul 1, 2026
- $19,841
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2023
Now operated by River's Beand Health & Rehab Center, previously Colonial Park Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 126 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 150.7 residents on an average day (76% of 198 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.