Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation
1221 Highway 13 South, Lexington, MO 64067 · (660) 259-4695
For profit - Limited Liability company · 154 certified beds
Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 27, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.March 27, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 27, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.March 27, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 27, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 27, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 27, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 27, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 2, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 2, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.November 2, 2023 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.58 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 154 |
| Average residents per day | 82.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Lutheran Nursing Home Concordia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Meyer Care Center Higginsville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Odessa Health Care Center Odessa · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Apple Ridge Care Center Waverly · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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