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River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center

510 Fifth Avenue, Owego, NY 13827

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River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center is a nursing home in Owego, New York. 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 3, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. Health inspection on July 3, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    68 of 592 New York homes (11%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $8,278 on July 3, 2025.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 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 2 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on November 15, 2024

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0583. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0847. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0577. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2024

    21 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0225 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 3 times since 2020.

    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

    • Citation E0015. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  14. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  15. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  16. Health inspection on October 14, 2022

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 November 22, 2022.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2022.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on October 14, 2022

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 4 citations
    • Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 November 22, 2022.

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2022.

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  18. Health inspection on March 4, 2020

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2020.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2020.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2020.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2020.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2020.

    • 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 March 20, 2020.

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  19. Fire safety inspection on March 4, 2020

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 13, 2020.

    • Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2020.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(607) 687-2594
Last standard health inspection
November 15, 2024 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
77
Residents per day, on average
74.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Riverview Facility Operations LLC
Chain
The Mayer Family
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the New York average (16 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • MAJEROVIC, HELEN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 04/01/2014
  • MAYER, ANDREA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 04/01/2014
  • REICH, SURI5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 04/01/2014

Questions

When was River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists November 15, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since March 4, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.