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RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER

400 CAYLOR BLVD, BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Score: 90 / 100

Among nursing homes in Indiana, River Terrace Health Care Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 90 out of 100. It ranks in the 89th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at River Terrace Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

River Terrace Health Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.20 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.14 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.21 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.99 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.91 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jan 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Feb 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 8.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
67
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Data Not Available
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1