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Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation
7850 Freeman Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112
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.
Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Kansas City, Kansas, certified for 131 beds and caring for about 118 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kansas median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 22, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $84K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wyandotte Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 49 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.6 | 74.4 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.5% | 52.2% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $84,023 | $15,421 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 296 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: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 May 2026, 19 Nov 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×35 E ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0700 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | Payment denial | — | 12 days |
| 21 May 2025 | Fine | $19,503 | |
| 4 Jun 2024 | Fine | $64,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.5%, RNs 8.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.4% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.3% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.1% | 15.4% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Big Blue Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Healthcare LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2016 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2016 |
| Pel Vip Medical Staffing | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| Ensign Services, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2016 |
| Little Blue Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2016 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2016 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2016 |
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 Wyandotte County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Place | Kansas City | 45 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 64.4 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Kansas City | Kansas City | 82 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 61 | 74.4 | — | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Parkway Operator LLC | Edwardsville | 45 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 46.7 | $14K | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Edwardsville Care and Rehababuse icon | Edwardsville | 102 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 35.3 | $39K | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Kansas Cityabuse icon | Kansas City | 70 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 55 | 78.6 | $29K | 14 May 2026 |
| Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center | Bonner Springs | 45 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 144.4 | $40K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Kaw River Care and Rehab | Edwardsville | 45 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 49 | 108.9 | — | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Kansas City | 56 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 101.8 | $15K | 24 Oct 2024 |
All 9 facilities in Wyandotte County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $84K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gateway Healthcare LLC, The Ensign Group Inc and Pel Vip Medical Staffing. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2026.
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.