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Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho

8180 W State Rt 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

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Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho is a nursing home in Oak Harbor, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(419) 898-2851
Last standard health inspection
February 26, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
115
Residents per day, on average
86
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
County of Ottawa
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (14 vs 31).

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 April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 10, 2025 from $26,685 to $17,345.

  2. 10 citations

    Health inspection on February 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

    • 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 March 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2020.

    • 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 March 12, 2026.

    • 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 March 12, 2026.

    • 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 March 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

    • 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 March 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

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  3. 16 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • 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 April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0331. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0711 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0131. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • 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 April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.

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  4. CMS update of November 20, 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 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    60 of 924 Ohio homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0700. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2025.

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  6. Fine

    June 10, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $17,345 on June 10, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.5 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 18, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

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  12. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 18, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.

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  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 23, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 March 12, 2020.

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  14. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 23, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 March 12, 2020.

    • 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 March 12, 2020.

    • 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 March 12, 2020.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2020.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho last inspected?

CMS lists February 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since January 23, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $17,345 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho a Special Focus Facility?

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