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RIVER RIDGE LIVING CENTER

100 SANDY DRIVE, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
Score: 28 / 100

With a score of 28/100, River Ridge Living Center ranks in the bottom tier of New York nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at River Ridge Living Center is near the national average, with 3.72 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 36 deficiencies at River Ridge Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.23 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Mar 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Mar 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 14.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 0.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $3,387

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 28 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23