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River Ridge Living Center

Overview of River Ridge Living Center
River Ridge Living Center Rehabilitation & Nursing is a family-owned facility in Amsterdam, NY. It offers specialized care including orthopedic, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as long-term care. The center emphasizes a home-like environment and a commitment to patient comfort and well-being.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 52m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the state average
Occupancy rate 88%
Residents per day (avg) 107
Occupancy rate
88%
Residents per day (avg)
107

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$12.8M
Operating loss
-$853.4K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$12,805,582.00
Operating loss
$-853,440.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
37.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.2M
Total costs $14.1M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
In line with the state average
Occupied beds
106 / 120

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
County: Montgomery

Additional licensing details

License number: 2801305N
CMS Certification Number: 335422

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: River Ridge Operating, LLC (For Profit)

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Subacute Rehab
Long Term Care
Orthopedic Rehab
Cardiac Rehab
Pulmonary Care
Wound Care
Short Stay

Amenities & Lifestyle

Home-Style Meals
Daily Snacks
Landscaped Gardens
Outdoor Patio & Gazebo
Indoor Garden Room
Beautician & Barber
Religious Services
Laundry & Housekeeping
Phone & Cable TV
Wireless Internet

Programs & Activities

Activities
The heart of our community lies in our vibrant activities department.
Specific Programs
Subacute Rehab, Long Term Care, Orthopedic Rehab, Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Care, Wound Care, Short Stay, Stimulating Recreation Activities, Trips & Outings, Spiritual & Religious Programs
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes, including the Adopt-a-Grandparent program.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals prepared by our excellent dietary department.
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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

9 inspections

9 with citations, 0 without citations

New York average: 9 inspections (5 with citations)

115 complaints

95.8 complaints per 100 occupied beds

New York average: 49.9 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

New York average: 93 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:March 11, 2024
Type:Covid-19 Survey

62 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New York average: 29 citations

20 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

November 10, 2020 — Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-016

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 38
Citations per inspection
9.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

28 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

0 serious citations More info State average: N/A

38 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

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Address Amsterdam, NY 12010

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

261
Total Staff
113
Employees
148
Contractors
44,740
Total Hours (Quarter)
62
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse167.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse798.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1228.1 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
231 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
25.2%
of total hours from contractors
11,293 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 76 Registered Nurse: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 66 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant467612219,37091100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse1366799,51191100%8.1
Registered Nurse124163,98191100%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training130131,8977481%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant3031,4606774%8
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,28491100%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,0937987%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2021,0316571%8.3
Respiratory Therapist3031,0136673%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker2029016470%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3036046673%7.6
Administrator1014886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Dietitian1014305560%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide2024246673%5
RN Director of Nursing1014075156%8
Qualified Social Worker1013306369%5.2
Medical Director0112933%9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111133%3.7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
109 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
13 residents (11.9%)
Medicaid
66 residents (60.6%)
Private pay or other
30 residents (27.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.4
In line with State average

State average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.3
21% better than State average

State average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.9%
9% better than State average

State average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.7%
17% better than State average

State average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 14.2%
34% better than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
73% better than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 15.8%
121% worse than State average

State average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
59% better than State average

State average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
72% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.0%
34% better than State average

State average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.7%
25% worse than State average

State average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than State average

State average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
In line with State average

State average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
29% better than State average

State average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.6%
19% better than State average

State average: 78.8%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $3K
95% lower than State average

State average: $66K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $3K
State average $66K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 30, 2024
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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