01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| 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 CCN 3354222026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
River Ridge Living Center
100 Sandy Drive · Amsterdam, NY 12010 · Montgomery County
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows63current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
63 rows in the current release
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.
2026-05-05 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 · complaint2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0925Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make 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 · complaint2025-03-18 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-18 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-18 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-262025-03-18 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0585Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect 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 · complaint2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely 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 · complaint2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaint2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0657Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure 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 · complaint2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaint2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0725Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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 · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0759Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-272025-03-18 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaint2025-03-18 · HEALTHF0810Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-2703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
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 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25% · since 02/13/2013
- GELLIS, CHERYLIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 01/01/2014
- RUTHIE HIRSCH ESTATEOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2013
- BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAELIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2013
- EINHORN, BENJAMINIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2013
- HIRSCH, DANIELIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
- BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
- MCCLARREN, CYNTHIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2024
- WALDMAN, JONATHANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
- RUTHIE HIRSCH ESTATEOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2013
- BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARDIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2013
- BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAELIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2013
- EINHORN, BENJAMINIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2013
- GELLIS, CHERYLIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
- HIRSCH, DANIELIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
- MCCLARREN, CYNTHIAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/09/2025
- WALDMAN, JONATHANIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
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.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.12per resident day
RN hours0.37per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.73per resident day
Staff turnover67.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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