Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Operating a 36-bed footprint in Kuttawa, Kentucky, River’s Bend Retirement Community provides a smaller, residential alternative to larger senior campuses. The facility is owned by Arthur Delozier and is situated in a rural area where visitors rely on a car for most regional travel, though its proximity to Bowling Green and the Louisville metro area provides an accessible driving route for regional families. To simplify financial planning, the business office routes standard accounts through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay tracks.
Residents stay for an average of 126 days, a timeline that reflects a steady operational mix of temporary post-hospital therapy and traditional long-term care. Daily health and wellness needs are managed by a 24-hour team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides, with aide care specifically averaging 2 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. This floor staff oversees general recovery therapies and temporary respite tracks while the building’s domestic team coordinates daily operations, which include serving three in-house meals, housekeeping routines, laundry services, and social calendars.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions office to arrange a building walk-through, look over the dining options, and check out the physical rehabilitation area. The administrative desk handles these property visits while providing updates on room availability, the on-site beauty and barber shop, and current guidelines for short-term or long-term placements.
River’s Bend Retirement Community is administered by Jason Armstong.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KY Average | vs. KY Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Kentucky average (6 vs. KY avg 6).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.2 | 1.2 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Kentucky average (1.2 vs. KY avg 1.2).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 2 | This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (1.5 vs. KY avg 2).↓ 25% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KY Average | vs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (4 vs. KY avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2023
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,243 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 1 | 29 | 6,581 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 32 | 37 | 2,208 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,007 | 88 | 96% | 11.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 960 | 74 | 80% | 11.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 760 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 463 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 384 | 40 | 43% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 301 | 61 | 66% | 4.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 283 | 53 | 58% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 189 | 30 | 33% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 153 | 35 | 38% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 15% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for River’s Bend Retirement Community from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kuttawa's city center to River’s Bend Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
| River’s Bend Retirement Community | NH AL | Kuttawa | - | 36 | - | 7 | - |
| Madonna Manor | NH AL IL MC | Villa Hills | - | 64 | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Berea Health and Rehabilitation | NH | Berea | - | 84 | - | 57 | - |
| Prestonsburg Health Care Center | NH HC MC PC | Prestonsburg | - | 56 | - | 7 | - |
| Signature Healthcare of Monroe County Rehab and Well | NH HC PC RC | Tompkinsville | - | 104 | - | 53 | - |
River’s Bend Retirement Community has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KY state health department records, River’s Bend Retirement Community's license number is 101494.
According to KY state health department records, River’s Bend Retirement Community's license expires on July 30, 2026.
River’s Bend Retirement Community's occupancy is 80%.
River’s Bend Retirement Community is registered as a non-profit in KY.
Jason Armstong is the administrator of River’s Bend Retirement Community.
River’s Bend Retirement Community has 36 beds.
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