Riverbend of South Natick
34 South Lincoln Street, S Natick, MA 01760
Riverbend of South Natick is a nursing home in S Natick, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since January 9, 202319 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on August 7, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0252. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0252 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.4 to 4.8 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on June 5, 2024
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2024.
Citation F0727. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on June 5, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2024.
Citation K0252. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 9, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2023.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2023.
Citation K0252. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2023.
Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (508) 653-8330
- Last standard health inspection
- August 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day, on average
- 32.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- 34 Lincoln Street INC
- Chain
- Rehabilitation Associates
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (19 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- THISSE, MARION5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/14/2024
- REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/1985
- DANAHY, ELAINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/30/2017
Questions
When was Riverbend of South Natick last inspected?
CMS lists August 7, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Riverbend of South Natick have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since January 9, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Riverbend of South Natick been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Riverbend of South Natick?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Riverbend of South Natick a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.