NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Amsterdam, NY, with 120 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 63 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
100 Sandy Drive · Amsterdam, NY 12010 · Montgomery County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for River Ridge Living Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-03-18 | 24 | 2025-03-18 | 17 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-01-10 | 7 | 2023-01-10 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2020-09-25 | 6 | 2020-09-25 | 4 |
CMS reports 63 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-26 · complaintMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-22 · complaintDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-16Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-16Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-26Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27The August 2026 file contains 1 penalty row and $3,387 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-30 | Fine | $3,387 | 0 |
CMS matched 17 ownership disclosure rows to River Ridge Living Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.12 total nurse hours and 0.37 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 2 other published facility records near Amsterdam, NY, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
