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River Ridge Living Center
100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
River Ridge Living Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Amsterdam, New York, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 113 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 7, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $3K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 67.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 37 | 23 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.8 | 22.9 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.9% | 52.5% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $3,387 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Mar 2025, 10 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×21
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2020 |
| 25 Sep 2020 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2020 |
| 25 Sep 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2020 |
| 25 Sep 2020 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2020 |
| 25 Sep 2020 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2020 |
| 25 Sep 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.9%, RNs 88.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.9% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 16.4% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.4% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: River Ridge Operating Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthie Hirsch Estate | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2013 |
| Ruthie Hirsch Estate | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2013 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility | Amsterdam | 160 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12.5 | — | 27 May 2025 |
| St Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Saint Johnsville | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Capstone Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Amsterdam | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 26.7 | $48K | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Palatine Nursing Home | Palatine Bridge | 70 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 22.9 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has River Ridge Living Center been cited for?
37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has River Ridge Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $3K in the period covered.
How does staffing at River Ridge Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates River Ridge Living Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ruthie Hirsch Estate. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was River Ridge Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.