The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
RIVERBEND POST ACUTE REHABILITATION
KANSAS CITY, KS · Medicare-certified · 131 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus FacilityFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
Not yet rated
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation in Kansas City, KS is not rated overall and is a Special Focus Facility, which is a major warning sign. Reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $19,503 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5308 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $19,503special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5308.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 8%
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
10.8%11.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%1.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%5.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.4%5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.5%7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%1.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.7%20%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.7%18.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%15.2%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
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.1%80.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 12 health deficiencies.
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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 11 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,503 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $64,520 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $84,023 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 12 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 21, 2025
- $19,503
Federal fine
May 21, 2025
- $64,520
Federal fine
Jun 4, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117.8 residents on an average day (90% of 131 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.