River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
510 Fifth Avenue, Owego, NY 13827 · (607) 687-2594
For profit - Corporation · 77 certified beds
River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 7 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 15, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.November 15, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.November 15, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 15, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.November 15, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.November 15, 2024 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.November 15, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.November 15, 2024 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 3, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.November 15, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.November 15, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 15, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278July 3, 2025
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 | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.68 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 77 |
| Average residents per day | 73.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elderwood at Waverly Waverly · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Norwich · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley View Manor Nursing Home Norwich · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Oneonta · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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