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Regarded as US News and World Report’s Best Assisted Living from 2023 to 2024, River Bend Senior Living by Americare is a renowned senior living community set in the peaceful Broadway, Great Bend, KS, that offers assisted living, respite, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide accessible and well-built residences in a selection of studio floor plans, ensuring seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and safety. With an innovative approach, River Bend exceeds expectations in delivering top-notch care and support for residents to thrive and gain meaningful experiences.
A robust calendar of enjoyable activities and fun programs accompany residents as they go about their day. Moreover, River Bend is committed to enhancing every aspect of seniors’ well-being from their daily activities to dining options. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences for an unforgettable dining experience. River Bend is a haven for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its friendly community and amazing amenities.
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%River Bend is administrated by Courtney Klima.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 100 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (4 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2014.
| 0.3 | 8.3 | This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (0.3 vs. KS avg 8.3).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.1 | This facility has 87% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (0.4 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 87% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 32 | This facility has 66% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (11 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 66% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 6, 2025, resulted in no deficiency citations. Earlier inspections showed a generally compliant record with isolated deficiencies related to emergency management planning, resident care coordination after falls, medication labeling, and dietary compliance. Inspectors cited issues such as an incomplete emergency management plan in 2020, lapses in health care services and medication labeling in 2018, and failure to provide therapeutic diets in 2016. Complaint investigations included attached complaints in 2023 that were unsubstantiated, and no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent surveys showing no deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 363 - 512 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Great Bend's city center to River Bend's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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River Bend is located in Great Bend, Kansas.
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The legal owner and operator of River Bend is Great Bend Homestead Assisted Living Llc.
River Bend has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to KS state health department records, River Bend's license number is N005006.
River Bend's occupancy is 80%.
Courtney Klima is the administrator of River Bend.
River Bend has 40 beds.
(620) 792-7017 will put you in contact with the team at River Bend.
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