The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
RIVERDALE POST ACUTE
BRIGHTON, CO · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
RIVERDALE POST ACUTE (BRIGHTON, CO) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a very low health inspection rating of 1 star but a 5-star quality measures rating. Staffing is 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months, but there is a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1307 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1307.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 2.08
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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
38%35.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%12.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.7%2.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.5%4.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.3%9.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.7%12.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.8%6.7%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
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—23.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
15%72%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a fair arbitration process and agreement on the arbitrator and location. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 848 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 2 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 1 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 26, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2023
Now operated by Riverdale Post Acute, previously Riverdale Rehabilitation and Care Community of Brighton.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 281 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 94.9 residents on an average day (90% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 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.