Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho
8180 W State Rt 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 · (419) 898-2851
Government - County · 115 certified beds
Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 10 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,345 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 26, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 26, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 26, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.February 26, 2026 · F0604 · 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.February 26, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 26, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 26, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 26, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 26, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.February 26, 2026 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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.June 10, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 15, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,345June 10, 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 | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.26 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.58 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.9% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 115 |
| Average residents per day | 85.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Genoa Retirement Village Genoa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Otterbein North Shore Lakeside Marblehead · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Port Clinton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.