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Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

803 North Wahneta St, Allentown, PA 18103

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Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 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 8, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. Health inspection on July 7, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 July 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.

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  3. Health inspection on March 18, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2024.

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  4. Health inspection on December 5, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

    • 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 January 6, 2026.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 January 6, 2026.

    • 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 6, 2026.

    • 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 January 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2024.

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  6. Health inspection on August 6, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  9. Health inspection on December 30, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 February 3, 2025.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on December 19, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 December 31, 2024.

    • 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 December 31, 2024.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.

    • 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 December 31, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 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.

  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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  15. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • 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.

  16. Health inspection on January 11, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 February 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0565. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2024.

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  17. Fire safety inspection on January 11, 2024

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0111. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • 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 March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 March 5, 2024.

    • 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 5, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(610) 782-8300
Last standard health inspection
December 5, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
111
Residents per day, on average
103.4
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Riverton Operator, LLC
Chain
Marquis Health Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (12 vs 31).

Owners and managers

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

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  • VAN WIRT, PAIGEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/07/2022

Questions

When was Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists December 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since January 11, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

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

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